No Wake Zone temporarily expanded after dock collapse at Fort Loudon Marina
 

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — The No Wake Zone at Fort Loudon Marina near Fort Loudoun Dam has been expanded to allow crews to remove debris following last month’s dock collapse after heavy snowfall.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said the expansion will be in effect for 180 days. The emergency rule for the expansion was filed after the State Attorney General signed it last week.

“Due to storm clean up, all vessels being operated within 1,500 feet of Fort Loudoun Marina, near Tennessee River Mile 602, shall be subject to a temporary no wake speed,” the rule states.

TWRA said that boating officers will have an additional presence in the area for education and enforcement. There will also be buoys marking the expanded No Wake Zone.

The roof of the marina dock collapsed on January 16. Photos and video of the dock showed the roof lying across the top of the boats beneath it. A thick sheet of snow was also visible across the roof. No injuries were reported.

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2/26/24