Prescott Issues Safety Warnings for Watson and Goldwater Lake

Watson Lake and Goldwater Lake in Prescott remain closed as water continues to spill over the dams, creating potentially dangerous conditions for visitors. Watson Lake | Nov 2nd, 2026 | Photo courtesy of Gary Palmer Officials are urging residents and visitors to stay away from both lakes until conditions improve and the closures are lifted. Dangerous Water Conditions Continue Water levels and flows remain a safety concern at both locations. Even calm areas may have dangerous water movement. Whil