William O. Huske Lock and Dam

North Carolina — Bladen County — CAPE FEAR RIVER

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBladen
RiverCAPE FEAR RIVER
Coordinates34.83525, -78.82307

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length315 ft
NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Surface Area650 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 11, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Wilmington District

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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