(Fall 2006)
("The Stump" - August 2008)Update: The closeup of "The Stump" in the second photo shows the current water level of Lake Ballard. Ideally, the stump should be barely visible, just peeking above the water. But over the years the dam has sustained damage - some intentional - causing the lake level to drop approximately 12 inches. The Rock was once a popular swimming spot for locals, when a typical August day would have found a host of bathers in the water - usually swimming back and forth between the Rock and the Stump. But on this August day, only a few fishermen visible in the image.
(View across the lake - August 2008)"Its great to see old Ballard Lake again. All of you Ballard Alumni, please check in. It would be great to hear from you." - Jim Molloy - April 28, 2008 4:52 PM
Photos by Jim Molloy - Click on any image to enlarge
3 comments:
I used to swim at the lake in the 80's...my friends actually lived in the cabins at that time... it was still fairly clean, but today I would think it is polluted with car parts, tires and anything else that was thrown in there by vandals... last I was through there all of the cabins had fallen over ... it was great to swim and fish there as a teenager.
Many fond memories of summers at the lake in our bungalow up on the hill from the lake on the se corner. I have to get some pictures from my mom and send them to you to upload. I am sure she has pictures of the Laiaconas, Daquinos, Cavanaughs ,Morans, and Maranos at the lake during the 50s and 60s.
Tom Laiacona
Tom!
Yes, send pictures! Very anxious to include folks from the central and upper camp area. Also period photos (50's, 60's) taken anywhere in and around the lake. Many thanks! -- Dave
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