Shearon Harris Auxiliary Reservoir Dam
North Carolina — Wake County — TOM JACK CREEK
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River | TOM JACK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.62970, -78.97670 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,900 ft |
| NID Storage | 7,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 403 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 5, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | CAROLINA POWER AND LIGHT |
| Other Name | Category I Emergency Cooling Water |
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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.