Narrows Closure
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THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR EMERGENCY CLOSURE ORDER JANUARY 30, 2007 Pursuant to the authority vested in me as Superintendent, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, National Park Service, I hereby declare that portion of Lake Mead commonly referred to as “The Narrows” from shoreline to shoreline beginning at the eastern longitude of 114° 39’ 1” and latitude 36° 7’ 49.5” to western longitude of 114° 32’ 54.2” and latitude 36° 9’ 3.7”, to be closed to all boat traffic, fishing, and other public use during an emergency marina relocation operation. This emergency closure will be in effect from 12 noon to 6 p.m. This closure may begin earlier or be extended past 6 p.m. if the relocation operations warrant. The area to be closed in the interest of public safety is indicated on the drawing show below, which is hereby made a part of this order. Times during which this closure will be in effect are: Friday, February 2, 2007, 12 noon to 6 p.m. (Authority: Section 1.5, Chapter 1, Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, revised July 1, 2005. Section 100.35, Chapter 1, Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Revised July 1, 2005.)
William K. Dickinson Superintendent 
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Did You Know?
With more than 700 miles of shoreline, Lake Mead offers countless opportunities for exploration. One can return to Lake Mead National Recreation Area again and again to a favorite cove or hideaway in which to enjoy the special solitude, where water and desert contrast and complement each other.