Hope Mills Dam #1

Cumberland County, North Carolina

River/Stream: Little Rockfish Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
33 ft
Dam Length
550 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,175 acre-ft
Year Completed
1921
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
10,240 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-02-19

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC01121
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
34.97270, -78.94520
Age
105 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.