Harris Lake Dam #3
Harris Lake Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, North Carolina, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harris Lake Dam #3
The primary purpose of Harris Lake Dam #3 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 Tar River near Stanhope.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Stanhope |
| River/Stream | Tar River |
| Coordinates | 36.05260, -78.22980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | House of Bethel Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00903 |
| Federal ID | NC00903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |