Lassiter Lake Dam

North Carolina — Johnston County — Sassarita Swamp

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJohnston
RiverSassarita Swamp
Coordinates35.48110, -78.44240

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length564 ft
NID Storage62 acre-ft
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 27, 2017
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMelvin E. Parker Revocable Trust

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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