Harrington Pond Lower Dam
Harrington Pond Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Harrington Pond Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Harrington Pond Lower Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Gary L Harrington (private). It impounds the Jones Creek near Morven.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 398 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/17/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Nearest City | Morven |
| River/Stream | Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.84160, -80.07280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 398 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Gary L Harrington |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05922 |
| Federal ID | NC05922 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |