Motsu Disposal Dike

Brunswick County, North Carolina (near Kure Beach)

River/Stream: Cape Fear River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
47 ft
Dam Length
19,266 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,660 acre-ft
Year Completed
1972
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
320 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1991-02-13

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00109
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
34.02222, -77.95278
Age
54 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.