Prospertown Lake has sustained damage from Irene in 2011. The dam failed, and most of the water has been released. You can still fish, but boating here is pretty much done for. Read More.
Portions of Prospertown Lake border the Prospertown Wildlife Management area while another section borders the Six Flags amusement park. The lake is only about 80 acres large but features a number of inlets and coves to explore. The lake is ideal for recreational kayakers but will also accommodate larger sea kayaks.