# USACE Plans North Carolina Lock Repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is planning emergency stabilization work at Cape Fear River Lock and Dam No. 1 in North Carolina after erosion created a channel beneath the full lock chamber, raising the risk of settlement or structural damage. Work is expected to take 30 days once underway, but no start date, contract value, solicitation, or procurement contact has been announced.

- The planned repairs may create an emergency contracting or follow-on stabilization opportunity for firms with relevant lock-and-dam repair capabilities.
- Companies can use the stated 30-day work duration for preliminary resource planning, but the signal provides no schedule for mobilization or procurement.
- Contractors should follow USACE Wilmington District updates for any resulting repair or follow-on stabilization requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Emergency Response
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (USACE Wilmington District)

### Sources
- [North Carolina lock and dam faces emergency repairs after erosion](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/marine-infrastructure/cape-fear-lock-emergency-repairs) - Baird Maritime