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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.162.220 Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Lake Mohave (Colorado River), Ariz.–Nev

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Lake Mead and Lake Mohave;  restricted areas—

(1) The areas. That portion of Lake Mead extending 700 feet upstream of the axis of Hoover Dam and that portion of Lake Mohave (Colorado River) extending 4,500 feet downstream of the axis of Hoover Dam.

(2) The regulations. The restricted areas shall be closed to navigation and other use by the general public. Only vessels owned by or controlled by the U.S. Government and the States of Arizona and Nevada shall navigate or anchor in the restricted areas:  Provided, however, The Regional Director, Region 3, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nev., may authorize, by written permit, individuals or groups to navigate or anchor in the restricted areas when it is deemed in the public interest. Copies of said permits must be furnished to the enforcing agencies.

(b) Lake Mead;  speed regulation. In that portion of Lake Mead extending 300 feet upstream of the restricted area described in paragraph (a) of this section, a maximum speed of 5 miles per hour shall not be exceeded.

(c) Supervision. The regulations in this section shall be supervised by the District Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District.

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