Poorly Marked Waterways
From ASDSO Dam Safety Toolbox
Oftentimes dams and spillways are not marked by signage on banks of the river or lakes, nor by buoys or lines demarcating exclusion zones. This can be due to a number of factors, from degradation (the signs have become overgrown or decayed), to lax regulation and enforcement, to owner oversight or negligence. Dams are also not always marked on traditional maps. In order to make sure you know your route, and are aware of potential hazards, seek out detailed maps and aerial photos that show hazards and attributes of waterways, talk to local water recreation groups and guides or government sources, and most of all - remain alert and prepared for the unexpected.
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Revision ID: 4427
Revision Date: 11/18/2022