The East Taylors Creek Channel was dredged in early April, 2017 by US Army Corps of Engineers to a depth of 7′ MLW. This maintenance dredging project was funded this year by Carteret County and matched by State of NC Shallow Draft Fund. See detail below of 2017 dredged area which is on the north side of the Taylors Creek Channel.
2015 & 2016 Hydrographic Surveys:
- February 1, 2016 Hydrographic Survey showing shoaling
- April 2015 Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey East Taylors Creek