Palmer Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dornbusch Lake Dam Palmer Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Palmer Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a private dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at 29 feet tall and stretching 700 feet in length, this earth dam on Messenger Creek provides a serene surface area of 42 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. With a normal storage capacity of 268 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 676 acre-feet, Palmer Dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Palmer Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure safety and compliance with state standards. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, Palmer Dam continues to serve as a recreational oasis in the heart of Mississippi, attracting visitors from near and far to appreciate its natural beauty and water resources.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and ecosystems, Palmer Dam remains a vital part of the local landscape, providing both recreational opportunities and environmental benefits. With its serene surroundings and regulated maintenance, this earth dam on Messenger Creek stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management and the preservation of natural habitats for future generations of water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
MESSENGER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
42 |
Drainage Area |
1.48 |
Nid Storage |
676 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
609cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
317000cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
514cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
738cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Palmer Dam