William O. Huske Lock and Dam

 dam, lock (water navigation)

William O. Huske is the third of three lock and dams that form the major features of the Corps of Engineers project, entitled, "Cape Fear River, North Carolina above Wilmington." The project has an authorized deep channel of 8 feet; However, during the spring and summer, the channel may be slightly lower. This channel runs from Navassa to Fayetteville, a river distance of 111 miles. The project also provides for a dredged channel 25 feet deep from Wilmington to Navassa.

Wm. O. Huske lock and dam was constructed in 1935. The lock chamber is 40 feet by 300 feet with a total lift of 9 feet. The lower pool is at elevation +23 feet and the upper pool is maintained at elevation +32 feet.
You may also contact the Lock and Dam Office at (910) 483-7746, Cell (910) 874-0883

Lockage Schedule
Recreational:
PLEASE CALL AHEAD
Monday - Friday..........8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays..........CLOSED
Commercial:
Open year round (on demand)..........24 hours/day

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