West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 58 - Natural Resources › Title 58 - LEGISLATIVE EXEMPT RULE BUREAU OF COMMERCE DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Series 58-27 - Special Motorboating Regulations › Section 58-27-3 - No Wake Speed Zones

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 28, July 12, 2024
3.1. The
				following areas are designated as no wake speed zones:
3.1.1. The back channel of Middle Island on
				the Ohio River beginning at Ohio River MP 155.1 and extending upstream to the
				northern side of Rymer's Point along the Middle Island Creek waters. The area
				is situated entirely within the boundaries of Pleasants County. The City of St.
				Marys, West Virginia, is responsible for purchasing, placing, and maintaining
				the No Wake Zone informational signs. Signs shall meet the approval of the
				Director. Any buoys or other structures placed in the water shall conform to U.
				S. Coast Guard standards for Inland Rivers and, if they would interfere with
				commercial river traffic, be approved by the U.S. Army Corps of
				Engineers;
3.1.2. Beginning at the
				mouth of Fish Creek at its confluence with the Ohio River and extending
				upstream approximately three miles and ending at the first riffle or
				obstruction. This area is situated entirely within the boundaries of Marshall
				County. This zone is seasonal and is in effect from March 1 through November 1,
				each year. The Marshall County Commission is responsible for purchasing,
				placing, and maintaining the No Wake Zone buoys and informational signs. No
				Wake Zone signs shall be erected at the mouth of Fish Creek and at all
				locations where watercraft may be launched. The signs shall describe the extent
				of the no wake zone and shall meet the approval of the Director. Any buoys or
				other structures placed in Fish Creek shall conform to U. S. Coast Guard
				standards for Inland Rivers and, if they would interfere with commercial river
				traffic, be approved by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers;
3.1.3. Beginning at the mouth of Fishing
				Creek at its confluence with the Ohio River and extending upstream
				approximately six-tenths of a mile to the WV State Route 2 Bridge. This area is
				situated entirely within the boundaries of the City of New Martinsville, West
				Virginia. The City of New Martinsville, West Virginia, is responsible for
				purchasing, placing, and maintaining the No Wake Zone buoys and informational
				signs. Signs shall meet the approval of the Director. Any buoys or other
				structures placed in the water shall conform to the U. S. Coast Guard Standards
				for Inland Rivers and, if they would interfere with commercial river traffic,
				be approved by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
3.1.4. Beginning at the upstream edge of Pier
				54 Marina at the first pier of Old Lock Six and continuing downstream on the
				northern side of the Kanawha River for approximately 1500 feet to the last pier
				of Old Lock Six and extending out into the Kanawha River 80 feet from the
				northern riverbank. This area is situated entirely within the boundaries of the
				City of South Charleston, West Virginia. The City of South Charleston, West
				Virginia, is responsible for purchasing, placing, and maintaining the No Wake
				Zone buoys and informational signs. Signs shall meet the approval of the
				Director. Any buoys or other structures placed in the water shall conform to
				the U. S. Coast Guard Standard for Inland Rivers and, if they would interfere
				with commercial river traffic, be approved by the U. S. Army Corps of
				Engineers.
3.1.5. The back channel
				of Wheeling Island on the Ohio River beginning at approximately Ohio River MP
				89.5 (500 block of North Erie Street) extending downstream approximately one
				mile to Ohio River MP 90.5 (200 block of South Erie Street). This area is
				situated entirely within the boundaries of Ohio County. The Wheeling Police
				Department is responsible for purchasing, placing, and maintaining the No Wake
				Zone buoys and informational signs. Signs shall meet the approval of the
				Director. No Wake Zone signs shall be erected at the Island Marina boat dock
				and at all locations where watercraft may be launched. The signs shall describe
				the extent of the No Wake Zone and shall meet the approval of the Director. Any
				buoys or other structures placed in the water shall conform to the U. S. Coast
				Guard Standard for Inland Rivers and, if they would interfere with commercial
				river traffic, be approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
3.1.6. The Monongahela River at the
				Morgantown waterfront beginning 500 feet downstream from the Westover Bridge
				extending upstream to the Morgantown Lock and Dam. This area is situated
				entirely within the boundaries of Monongalia County. The City of Morgantown is
				responsible for purchasing, placing, and maintaining the No Wake Zone
				informational signs. Signs shall meet the approval of the Director. No Wake
				Zone signs shall be erected at all boat docks and at all locations where
				watercraft may be launched within the No Wake Zone. The signs shall describe
				the extent of the No Wake Zone and shall meet the approval of the Director. Any
				buoys or other structures placed in the water shall conform to the U.S. Coast
				Guard Standard for Inland Rivers and, if they would interfere with commercial
				river traffic, be approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
3.1.7. Beginning at the Hartland Dam on the
				West Fork River and extending upstream approximately 2.3 miles and ending at
				the municipal corporate limit of Clarksburg. This area is situated entirely
				within the boundaries of the City of Clarksburg. The City of Clarksburg is
				responsible for purchasing, placing, and maintaining the No Wake buoys and
				informational signs. Any buoys or other structures placed in the water shall
				conform to U.S. Coast Guard standards for Inland Rivers and, if they would
				interfere with commercial river traffic, be approved by the U.S. Army Corps of
				Engineers.
3.1.8. The Elk River
				between the Quarrier Street bridge and the Lee Street bridge at approximately
				Elk River MM 0.25 to 0.40. This area is situated entirely within the boundaries
				of the City of Charleston, West Virginia. The City of Charleston is responsible
				for purchasing, placing, and maintaining the No Wake Zone informational signs.
				Signs shall meet the approval of the Director. No Wake Zone signs shall be
				erected at all bridge piers and or banks of the river where watercraft may be
				launched within the No Wake Zone. Any buoys or other structures placed in the
				water shall conform to the U.S. Coast Guard Standard for Inland Rivers, and, if
				they would interfere with commercial river traffic be approved by the U.S. Army
				Corps of Engineers.