Shearon Harris Auxiliary Reservoir Dam
Shearon Harris Auxiliary Reservoir Dam is a rockfill dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shearon Harris Auxiliary Reservoir Dam
Shearon Harris Auxiliary Reservoir Dam is a dam in Wake, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Carolina Power And Light (public utility). It impounds the Tom Jack Creek near New Hill.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 3,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 403 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2023.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | New Hill |
| River/Stream | Tom Jack Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.62970, -78.97670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 403 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,030 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CAROLINA POWER AND LIGHT |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC83102 |
| Federal ID | NC83102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |