Harris Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Harris Pond Dam, located in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, is a private dam regulated by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program.


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Summary

The dam, known formerly as Dominion @ Harris Pond Dam, has a primary purpose of recreation and is classified as an Earth dam with a hydraulic height of 11.3 feet and a structural height of 15.2 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 4 acre-feet and is situated on the Clarks Creek-Tr river or stream.

With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment, Harris Pond Dam is inspected every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection in December 2019 revealed that the dam was in fair condition. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and other risk management measures are not specified.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Harris Pond Dam presents an interesting case study in dam safety and management. The dam's location in a densely populated area underscores the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness. Its classification as a recreational dam highlights the balance between human enjoyment of water resources and the need for proper infrastructure maintenance to prevent potential hazards.

Dam Length

150

River Or Stream

Clarks Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

0.7

Hydraulic Height

11.3

Drainage Area

26.6

Nid Storage

4

Structural Height

15.2

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

15
       
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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.