Harris Lake (New Hill, North Carolina)

Harris Lake, or Shearon Harris Reservoir, is a reservoir in New Hill, North Carolina. The lake covers 4,100 acres (17 km2) in southwestern Wake County and southeastern Chatham County, located 220 feet above sea level. It is the source and outlet of cooling water for the Shearon Harris nuclear power plant. The lake is adjacent but not connected to B. Everett Jordan Lake. It was created by impounding Buckhorn Creek. There are two public boat ramps; one is near the southern end off North Carolina Highway 42, and the other near the northern end by Avent Ferry Road.

Harris Lake (New Hill, North Carolina)

Harris Lake, or Shearon Harris Reservoir, is a reservoir in New Hill, North Carolina. The lake covers 4,100 acres (17 km2) in southwestern Wake County and southeastern Chatham County, located 220 feet above sea level. It is the source and outlet of cooling water for the Shearon Harris nuclear power plant. The lake is adjacent but not connected to B. Everett Jordan Lake. It was created by impounding Buckhorn Creek. There are two public boat ramps; one is near the southern end off North Carolina Highway 42, and the other near the northern end by Avent Ferry Road.