Charles Harris Dam

North Carolina — Ashe County — UT to Meadow Fork

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
RiverUT to Meadow Fork
Coordinates36.38820, -81.24710

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length190 ft
NID Storage12 acre-ft
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 22, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCharles F Harris
Other NameMyers Fishing Lake Dam

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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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