Palmer Shelter Reservoir Report
Nearby: Reedy Creek Bush
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Palmer Shelter in Tennessee is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1991 with a structural height of 22.5 feet and a length of 590 feet.
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Summary
The dam has a NID storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.39 square miles. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, this dam is inspected every three years by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program to ensure its safety and functionality.
Located in Carroll County, Tennessee, Palmer Shelter is part of the Nashville District and is under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and no outlet gates, making it essential to manage water levels effectively. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, indicating a potential area for improvement in emergency response and risk management measures.
With its strategic location and importance in water resource management, Palmer Shelter serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water storage in the region. Its compliance with state regulations and regular inspections ensure that it continues to fulfill its purpose effectively while also highlighting areas for further enhancement to address any potential risks and emergencies.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
590 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.39 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Structural Height |
22.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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 Shelter