Harris Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 630 ft long, taller than 50% 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
The primary purpose of Harris Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David E Harris (private). It impounds the Mills Creek near Robbins.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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. 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 03/03/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Moore |
| Nearest City | Robbins |
| River/Stream | Mills Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.31310, -79.70720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 168 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | David E Harris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00756 |
| Federal ID | NC00756 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |