Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1

Bladen County, North Carolina (near NAVASSA)

River/Stream: CAPE FEAR RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
375 ft
Reservoir Storage
20,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1915
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
62,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2020-03-10

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

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

Location

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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.