Harris Lake Dam #2
Harris Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Harris Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Harris Lake Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Keith G Miller (private). It impounds the Ut To Rocky River.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 143 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 9 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 12/07/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| River/Stream | Ut To Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 35.40930, -80.72110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 143 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Keith G Miller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05105 |
| Federal ID | NC05105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |