What are non-navigable waters?

Non-navigable waters are generally defined as bodies of water that are not capable of being used for commercial or recreational navigation. Option B accurately describes this category by identifying ponds and creeks that are not utilized as transportation routes. These bodies of water are often smaller and do not have the depth, width, or capacity necessary to support the passage of boats or larger vessels.

The distinction between navigable and non-navigable waters is important in terms of property rights and regulation because non-navigable waters typically do not enjoy the same public access rights afforded to navigable waters. This means that property owners may have more control over the use and development of the shores of non-navigable bodies of water.

The other choices, however, do not accurately define non-navigable waters. For instance, bodies of water that can be sailed on directly contradict the characteristics of non-navigable waters, as this implies accessibility and navigability. Rivers and lakes without public access do not necessarily qualify as non-navigable since they might still be used for navigation. Lastly, the option regarding government ownership does not pertain to the navigability status of the waters and thus is irrelevant to the definition of non-navigable waters.