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    Karen Lee Ensley
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees the dam area.
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    06/24/2021
    Enter by the Prompton Dam sign to park for hiking, disc golf, the picnic pavilion, and to see the dam.
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    06/24/2021
    The Prompton Dam as seen from the lake.
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    A view of Prompton Lake.
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    There is one boat launch.
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    Beautiful water lilies adorn parts of the lake.
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    The water lilies are primarily at the opposite end of the lake from the dam.
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    The disc golf course is near the dam.
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    Parts of the disc golf course are close to the water's edge.
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    The course has varying terrain.
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    Picnic tables are available in the dam and boat launch areas.
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    06/24/2021
    This view from the U.S. Corps of Engineers section shows the parking area, picnic pavilion, portable toilets, lake and forested backdrop.
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    06/24/2021
    The picnic pavilion is conveniently located and has a beautiful view.
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    A large sign shows the park's hiking trails.
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    06/24/2021
    A beautiful field of wildflowers is near the road to the dam.
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    06/24/2021
    Visitors may walk close to the dam. A fence and signs indicate limits.
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    06/24/2021
    Hiking trails can be accessed from the parking area by the dam.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    06/24/2021
    Another hiking trail is located at the opposite end of the lake from the dam.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    06/24/2021
    Flyers Field is located at the opposite end of the park from the dam.

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