Wilmington District News Releases

Col. Bennett Assumes Command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:29:00 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. – On Friday, in a ceremony held on board the USS North Carolina, Col. Robert Clark,

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Extends Campground Closures

Press Operations — Tue, 26 May 2020 19:03:41 GMT

Due to heavy amounts of rain, and the incoming storm, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District will be extending the period of closure for the campgrounds until June 8, 2020.

Mudslide at Philpott Dam

Press Operations — Tue, 26 May 2020 15:45:40 GMT

Heavy rains on Sunday triggered a significant landslide adjacent to, and downstream of Philpott Dam. This landslide damaged the switch house, the transformers area, and the backup generator infrastructure causing the Dam to temporarily lose power.

Philpott Dam Spillway Event

Press Operations — Fri, 22 May 2020 16:03:03 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Early this morning, due to the heavy rainfall over Philpott Lake watershed, the pool of the lake has filled past the crest elevation of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) maintained/operated spillway of Philpott Dam for the first time in history

Statement Regarding Reopening Of Wilmington District Facilities

Press Operations — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:55:34 GMT

During the COVID19 pandemic several of The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District recreational areas at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, Falls Lake, B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake, John H. Kerr Reservoir and Philpot Lake have been closed. Several boat ramps and day use areas have since opened, with limited facilities, as conditions permitted.

Additional Closures at W Kerr Scott

Press Operations — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District will close remaining recreation areas at W. Kerr Scott effective 0800 on March 27, 2020.

Army Corps to restrict public access to facilities

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

In the interest of public safety due to the COVID-19 concerns, beginning March 18, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, will be restricting public access at the district’s Corps facilities.

Cape Fear River Locks and Dams Disposition Study Draft Comment Period Extended

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:36:00 GMT

The Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is extending the comment period on the Cape Fear River Locks and Dams Disposition Study Draft

Wilmington District FY 2021 President’s Budget and FY 2020 Work Plan Released

Press Operations — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:23:00 GMT

The President released the budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and the Fiscal Year 2020 Work Plan, which includes funding for ongoing projects in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District.

Cape Fear River Locks and Dams Disposition Study Draft Release

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:26:00 GMT

Today the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District (Corps) released a draft study evaluating three alternatives regarding the future of three locks and dams and associated property located along the Cape Fear River.

Hurricane Dorian Preparation and Response

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District inspected Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure Beaches following Hurricane Dorian and discovered that the nourishment efforts greatly reduced coastal storm damage.

Wilmington District FY 2020 budget proposal contains $53 million for the District

Press Operations — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:58:00 GMT

The President released the budget proposal for fiscal year 2020 (FY20) which includes funding for ongoing projects in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District.

W. Kerr Scott Reservoir Announces Public Sale of Dock with Slip

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:47:00 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. – W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir is holding a public sale of a dock with slip. The

W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir Announces Temporary Closures

Press Operations — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:47:56 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Officials at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir have temporarily closed recreation

Closures this week for W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir

Press Operations — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 21:49:00 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Visitor Assistance Center at W. Kerr Scott will be closed on Wednesday, Dec.

Carolina Beach and Vicinity (Carolina Beach/Kure Beach) Periodic Nourishment Contract Award

Press Operations — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 21:27:00 GMT

WILMINGTON, NC - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District is pleased to

FY 2019 final Appropriations contains $73-million for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:31:00 GMT

Thanksgiving brought an extra $9.3 million in appropriations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District above the President’s fiscal year 19 budget of about $65-million.

USACE hosts a Public Scoping Meeting for a Disposition Study for Locks and Dams on the Cape Fear River

Press Operations — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:23:55 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, requests your

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Comments for N.C. State Ports Authority Dredging Project

Press Operations — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:23:20 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District has received an application from the North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA) seeking Department of the Army authorization to modify an existing authorization in order to conduct new dredging within the existing turning basin as a part of a master terminal modernization investment, associated with the Port of Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on NCDOT project

Press Operations — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:12:50 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District has received an information