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Lake Waccamaw Dam Needs Repairs | Wilmington News
The Lake Waccamaw Dam, standing since 1926, is showing serious signs of aging—with cracking concrete, shifting parts, and general wear. After engineers flagged the issues last spring, the town’s Board of Commissioners approved a $149,900 contract with Schnabel Engineering to begin design work and secure permits. Though no construction is authorized yet, this is the critical first step. The dam, owned by the state but managed by the town, controls water flow into the Waccamaw River. Schnabel’s March 2026 inspection revealed undermined concrete, surface deterioration, and gaps—though high water…
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