Shearon Harris Auxiliary Reservoir Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | NEW HILL |
| River/Stream | TOM JACK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.62970, -78.97670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 403 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,030 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CAROLINA POWER AND LIGHT |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |