Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1
North Carolina — Bladen County — CAPE FEAR RIVER
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| River | CAPE FEAR RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.40448, -78.29378 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| NID Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,400 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 10, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1915 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Wilmington District |
Location Map
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.