Furnitureland South Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Furnitureland South Dam, also known as Harris Operations, is a private dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina, near the city of Jamestown.


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Summary

Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 34.6 feet and has a hydraulic height of 29 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. Situated on a tributary of the Deep River, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 9.6 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 19.1 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2 acres.

Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the Furnitureland South Dam is regularly inspected and deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of 2014. With no state regulation or permitting required, this dam continues to serve as a recreational resource for the local community. Owned privately, this dam offers a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy various water activities while also contributing to the overall water resource management in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Furnitureland South Dam represents a harmonious blend of human ingenuity and natural beauty in Guilford County.

Year Completed

1994

Dam Length

255

River Or Stream

Trib. Deep River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

40

Nid Storage

19.1

Structural Height

34.6

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

35
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.