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Statistical Data
Restricted Area Boundary Lengths around Barkley Dam
Upstream Restricted Area Length, feet....................................400
Downstream Restricted Area Length, feet...............................700
*All forms of waterborne access within the restricted areas is prohibited including boating, swimming and wading.
Unrestricted Area Boundary Length Downstream of Barkley Dam
Unrestricted Tailwater Area Boundary, feet............................2,864
*Bank fishing is still permitted and is encouraged in designated/permissible areas.