Harriss Dam dam
Harriss Dam
Harriss Dam is a privately owned structure located in Lee County, North Carolina, along the Little Pocket Creek. This earth dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond. With a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres. Although it was last inspected in 1997 and deemed to have a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation.
Despite not being regulated by the state or having a designated state agency overseeing its operations, Harriss Dam plays a crucial role in local water resource management. The dam's construction year and specific dimensions are not provided in the data, but its presence contributes to the overall water infrastructure in the region. With a focus on emergency preparedness, it is essential for the dam owner to ensure that the necessary measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with the structure.
While Harriss Dam's risk assessment and management details are not outlined in the available information, its significance in providing water resources for fire protection and livestock is evident. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, dams like Harriss play a vital role in maintaining a sustainable water supply. Moving forward, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the dam will be crucial to ensure its continued effectiveness and safety for the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Harriss Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep River At Moncure | 54 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth | 8 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 2 cfs | → |
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
| Little River At Manchester | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harriss Dam.
Boat launches
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Highway 42 1-199, Sanford
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
- Carolina Way 956, Harnett County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Harriss Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Harriss Dam
Where does the data for Harriss Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Harriss Dam.