Huntington District

     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Burnsville Lake to boating activity for approximately two weeks beginning Dec. 6, 2010, to permit repairs to a waterline. 

      The line that supplies water to the Bulltown campground and residents in the Falls Mill Area was damaged several times in the past year because of failing anchors.

      The Burnsville Public Utilities Board plans to float and repair the line, visually check it and then anchor the line in the channel at winter pool to prevent future problems.

      It is necessary to close the lake to prevent further damage to the line during this process. Once the repairs are complete the lake will be re-opened to boat traffic.

      For additional information call Burnsville Lake at 304-853-2371 or the Public Affairs Office at 304-399-5353.

Here’s the latest Notice to Navigation (which you can also read right here):

Notice is given that on or about Dec. 1, 2010, McGinnis, Inc. will commence maintenance dredging at the American Electric Power facility, located along the left descending bank of the Ohio River, mile 241.5.

The contractor’s floating plant will consist of the M/V BRANT and one barge-mounted crane. The contractor will be monitoring marine channels 13 and 88. The work will be performed seven days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and is expected to be completed on or about Dec. 31, 2010. The dredged material will be transported to the Arrington Landfill, Catlettsburg, KY.

During non-working hours the contractor’s floating plant will be moored at the work site and lighted according to regulations.

Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting this area.