North Carolina has 3 navigation dams. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 2 | Bladen | 25 | Low | Not assessed | 1917 |
| 2 | Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1 | Bladen | 23 | Low | Not assessed | 1915 |
| 3 | William O. Huske Lock and Dam | Bladen | 22 | Low | Not assessed | 1935 |