Gooch Electric Insights & Resources

July 15, 2026
Dock wiring is one of the most specialized electrical applications in residential construction — and one of the most consequential when it's done wrong. At the Lake of the Ozarks, where thousands of private docks line the shoreline, the combination of water, electricity, and public access creates a set of safety requirements that simply don't apply in other residential electrical work. If you're building a new dock, purchasing a property with an existing dock, or upgrading an older electrical installation at the water, here's what you need to understand before you start.