Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Main Dam
North Carolina — Chatham County — Buckhorn Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham |
| River | Buckhorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.56740, -78.96470 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 108 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| NID Storage | 153,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,568 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1983 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Duke Energy Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant |
Location Map
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.