Harris Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, North Carolina, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Harris Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Harris Lake Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by House of Bethel Trust (private). It impounds the Ut to Tar River near Stanhope.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 04/22/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Stanhope |
| River/Stream | Ut to Tar River |
| Coordinates | 36.05160, -78.23360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 248 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | House of Bethel Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00675 |
| Federal ID | NC00675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |