‘No Wake Zone’ Temporarily Expanded after Dock Collapse at Fort Loudon Marina

Collapsed roof at the Dockominium at Fort Loudon Marina (Courtesy: Lenoir City Fire Department)

‘No Wake Zone’ Temporarily Expanded after Dock Collapse at Fort Loudon Marina

Posted on February 23, 2024

Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) The “No Wake Zone” at Fort Loudon Marina has been expanded to allow for cleanup efforts following last month’s dock collapse due to heavy snowfall.

Officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency making the announcement Friday say the “No Wake Zone” expansion will be in effect for 180 days to allow crews to remove storm-related debris safely.

TWRA says 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 adds there will be buoys marking the expanded “No Wake Zone,” and boating officers will have an additional presence in the area for education and enforcement.

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‘No Wake Zone’ Temporarily Expanded after Dock Collapse at Fort Loudon Marina

Collapsed roof at the Dockominium at Fort Loudon Marina (Courtesy: Lenoir City Fire Department)

‘No Wake Zone’ Temporarily Expanded after Dock Collapse at Fort Loudon Marina

Posted on February 23, 2024 by rtravers • 0 Comments

Lenoir City, TN (WOKI) The “No Wake Zone” at Fort Loudon Marina has been expanded to allow for cleanup efforts following last month’s dock collapse due to heavy snowfall.

Officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency making the announcement Friday say the “No Wake Zone” expansion will be in effect for 180 days to allow crews to remove storm-related debris safely.

TWRA says 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 adds there will be buoys marking the expanded “No Wake Zone,” and boating officers will have an additional presence in the area for education and enforcement.