Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Main Dam
Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| River/Stream | Buckhorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.56740, -78.96470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 108 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,568 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45,440 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,190 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |