12 May 2020

Statement Regarding Reopening Of Wilmington District Facilities

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.

26 Mar 2020

Additional Closures at W Kerr Scott

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

18 Mar 2020

Army Corps to restrict public access to facilities

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.

14 Feb 2020

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

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

11 Feb 2020

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

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.

15 Jan 2020

Cape Fear River Locks and Dams Disposition Study Draft Release

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.

11 Sep 2019

Hurricane Dorian Preparation and Response

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.

13 Mar 2019

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

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.

24 Jan 2019

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

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

7 Dec 2018

W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir Announces Temporary Closures

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