Hope Mills Dam #1
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Little Rockfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.97270, -78.94520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 816 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 96 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Hope Mills |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |