Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Main Dam

North Carolina — Chatham County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
Coordinates35.56740, -78.96470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height108 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,550 ft
NID Storage153,150 acre-ft
Max Storage153,150 acre-ft
Surface Area5,568 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition Assessment—
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerDuke Energy Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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