Cape Fear River Lock And Dam 1

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBladen
Nearest CityNAVASSA
River/StreamCAPE FEAR RIVER
Coordinates34.40448, -78.29378

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20,000 acre-ft
Max Storage20,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage20,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,400 acres
Drainage Area5,255 sq mi
Max Discharge62,000 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Wilmington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/10/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00182
Federal IDNC00182
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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