Harris Dam #2
Harris Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Davie County, North Carolina, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harris Dam #2
The primary purpose of Harris Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joseph C Harris (private). It impounds the Ut To Cody Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/08/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davie |
| River/Stream | Ut To Cody Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.82930, -80.51970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 192 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joseph C Harris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02248 |
| Federal ID | NC02248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |