Charles Harris Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Nearest CityGlobe
River/StreamUT to Meadow Fork
Coordinates36.38820, -81.24710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length190 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12 acre-ft
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerCharles F Harris
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection04/22/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC05727
Federal IDNC05727
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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