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SIGN:Dam

COMMENT:Pontoon style buoy. Safety orange color. Proper placement. Proper use of the USWMS standards for signage. Boat barrier cable may be used as handhold in emergency.

RECOMMENDATION:The USWMS is beingmerged with the U.S. Aids ToNavigation System - seehttp://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/uswms.htm fordetails. This symbol will notbe affected.

SIGN:Danger Dam

COMMENT:Unlighted warning buoy.Conforms to USWMS guidelines for color and symbols.

RECOMMENDATION:The USWMS is beingmerged with the U.S.Aids To NavigationSystem - seehttp://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/uswms.htm for details. Thissymbol will not beaffected.

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SIGN:Dam Ahead

COMMENT:Unlighted warning buoy.Conforms to USWMS guidelines for color and symbols. Person in water can grasp base ofbuoy in case of emergency.

RECOMMENDATION:None.

SIGN:Danger Dam

COMMENT:Pontoon style boat barriers set well upstream of dam. Cables exclude boats and may be used as emergency handhold forpeople in water. Pontoons are placed evenly across wide channel.


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SIGN:Boats Keep Out

COMMENT:Lighted warning buoy with stabilizing weight. Uses USWMS symbol for warning.


SIGN:No Text

COMMENT:Examples of the threetypes of channelmarkings used innavigable waterways.These are nationalstandard patterns usedby the USCG and other federal agencies.

RECOMMENDATION:The USWMS is beingmerged with the U.S. Aids ToNavigation System - seehttp://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/uswms.htm fordetails. This symbol may beaffected.

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SIGN:Controlled Area

COMMENT:Standardized USWMSsymbol indicatingcontrolled area. Thissymbol is used in safeboating classes and isreadily recognized byboaters.

RECOMMENDATION:The USWMS is beingmerged with the U.S.Aids To NavigationSystem - seehttp://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/uswms.htm for details. Thissymbol will not beaffected.

SIGN:Danger

COMMENT:Standardized waterway marking system symbol indicating danger. This symbol is used in safe boating classes and is readily recognized by boaters. The symbol maybe used on buoys orsignage.


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SIGN:Boats Keep Out

COMMENT:Standardized USWMS symbolindicating a prohibited area. This symbol is used in safe boatingclasses and is readily recognizedby boaters. The symbol may beused on buoys or signage and isoften used to indicate a damahead.

RECOMMENDATION:The USWMS is being mergedwith the U.S. Aids To NavigationSystem - seehttp://www.boatsafe.com/nauti-calknowhow/uswms.htm fordetails. This symbol will not beaffected.

SIGN:None

COMMENT:Standardized USWMS symbolindicating information. Thissymbol is used in safe boatingclasses and is readily recognizedby boaters. The symbol may beused on buoys or signage and isoften used to indicate portageroutes.

RECOMMENDATION:The USWMS is being merged withthe U.S. Aids To Navigation System- see http://www.boatsafe.com/nauti-calknowhow/uswms.htm for details.This symbol will not be affected.

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SIGN:No Text

COMMENT:Standardized USWMSsymbol indicating amooring. This symbol is used in safe boatingclasses and is readilyrecognized by boaters. The symbol is often usedon buoys in marinas orother highly utilized boatareas.


SIGN:No Text

COMMENT:Pontoon style boatbarrier using theUSWMS symbol toprohibit boats. Cablesetup prevents turningof buoy in current, boatpassage, and canprovide a handhold fora swimmer in anemergency. Use ofcontrasting coloredcable or rope can addto visibility.


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SIGN:Warning DamDownstream

COMMENT:Good placement nearboat ramp. Colorationdistinct frombackground.


SIGN:Warning DamDownstream

COMMENT:Effective use of redwarning coloration withblack text. Sign is ingood condition.


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SIGN:Warning…

COMMENT:Sign placement at entrypoint assures exposure.Trash receptacleplacement alsoemphasizes signsincreasing effectiveness.

RECOMMENDATION:Straighten second signand determine if heightis appropriate topotential audience (car,truck, pedestrian).

SIGN:Caution Hidden Hazards…

COMMENT:Conveys information onnon-obvious safetyissues at site.Placement after gate,along access roadincreases visitorexposure to information.

RECOMMENDATION:A sign border and increased size may increase effectiveness.

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SIGN:Boat Ramp Loading andUnloading Only NoSwimming or WadingNo Stopping or Standing

COMMENT:Avoid conflicting usescausing a dangeroussituation by statingwhich activities are orare not allowed at asite.

RECOMMENDATION:Adjust border to beproportionate to textbefore finalizing sign.

SIGN:Courtesy Dock Loading and Unloading Only No Diving No Fishing No Swimming

COMMENT:Avoid conflicting usescausing a dangeroussituation by statingwhich activities are orare not allowed at asite.

RECOMMENDATION:Text is fine for initiallayout, but should bealigned left or centered.Border needs to be pro-portional to text.

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SIGN:Warning SubmergedHazard Keep to Centerof Channel

COMMENT:Incorporates borders,divider line, andgrouped text to increaseeffectiveness. Stateslevel of risk, identifiesthe safety concern, andgives avoidance instruc-tions.


SIGN:Boaters Warning OverheadPower Lines Cross ThisLake

COMMENT:USACE style warning sign.Incorporates upper and sideborders, divider line, andgrouped text to increaseeffectiveness. Identifiespotential hazard and affectedviewers. Notes on left andtop of sign showproportion/scaling designinformation according toUSACE guidelines (seeappendix A).

RECOMMENDATION:Add minimum line clearanceto sign legend.

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SIGN:Boat Ramp Loading andUnloading Only No WakeZone Idle Speed Only 00Horsepower Maximum NoSwimming or Wading

COMMENT:Good sign for boat rampentrance. Identifies bothacceptable and prohibitedactivities in addition tolimitations. Notes on left andtop of sign showproportion/scaling designinformation according toUSACE guidelines (seeappendix A).


SIGN:Caution No Wake ZoneWithin 00 Feet of ShorelineIdle Speed Only

COMMENT:Coloration conforms toUSACE standard. Identifiesprohibited activities inaddition to limitations. Noteson left and top of sign showproportion/scaling designinformation according toUSACE guidelines (seeappendix A).


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SIGN:Courtesy Dock Loadingand Unloading Only

COMMENT:Good example of infor-mational signage.Notes on left and top ofsign showproportion/scalingdesign informationaccording to USACEguidelines (seeappendix A).


SIGN:Warning Beware ofFloating DebrisSubmerged Objects andShallow Water

COMMENT:Indicates level of riskand possible hazards toboaters.


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SIGN:Caution Edge of SillKeep Back 00 Feet /Caution Slippery WhenWet

COMMENT:Identifies non-obviouspotential hazards andavoidance actions at ornear facility.


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