Lassiter Lake Dam
Lassiter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lassiter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lassiter Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Melvin E. Parker Revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Sassarita Swamp near Four Oaks.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 564 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Four Oaks |
| River/Stream | Sassarita Swamp |
| Coordinates | 35.48110, -78.44240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 564 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Melvin E. Parker Revocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00969 |
| Federal ID | NC00969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |