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