Parker Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Parker Lagoon Dam
Parker Lagoon Dam is a dam in Johnston, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Dwight H Mayo (private). It impounds the Ut to Hannah Creek near Benson.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/15/2000. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Benson |
| River/Stream | Ut to Hannah Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.41550, -78.55030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dwight H Mayo |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03248 |
| Federal ID | NC03248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |