On the morning of September 23rd, 2012; boat owner and operator was operating his 20' Champion bass boat on Fayette Lake to go fishing.  Two passengers were aboard the boat; subject1 was seated at the passenger seat of the boat behind the console; her husband was seated in front of the console in front of her.

Operator ran his boat onto the rock dam at Fayette Lake at approximately 6:30 am.  Official sunrise for that day was at approximately 7:16 am.  Operator made a phone call reporting the accident and requesting assistance at 6:34 am.

Lake conditions - Very little wind, the water was smooth, the sky clear, and some light fog on the water.  

Subject2 stated that Operator and Subject1 had been talking prior to the accident.  Subject2 stated that he saw the dam just prior to impact, and that he yelled out "..dam..", but that it was too late.  All passengers remained in the boat during the collision with the dam, and all refused medical treatment, with the exception of ice packs, at the scene.

All water safety equipment was aboard the boat, and no citations were issued.

Location of the accident at the dam was   N  29.91398
                                                                  W  096.72982

Fayetteville                  