Terry Parker Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Keen Lake Dam #1 Lassiter Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Terry Parker Pond Dam, located in Johnston, North Carolina, serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife conservation in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 2010, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet, with a hydraulic height of 15 feet. With a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 8.8 acres, providing essential irrigation for the surrounding landscape.
Managed by a private owner, the dam is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory as of January 2021. Emergency action plans are in place, although last revised in 2015, indicating a proactive approach to risk management.
Situated along the Sassorixa Swamp-TR, Terry Parker Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region. With its strategic location and sustainable design, the dam exemplifies the importance of private-public partnerships in safeguarding natural habitats and enhancing water security for future generations.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
Sassorixa Swamp-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Terry Parker Pond Dam