26 May 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Extends Campground Closures

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.

26 May 2020

Mudslide at Philpott Dam

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.

22 May 2020

Philpott Dam Spillway Event

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

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.