Lexington Glen Dam dam
Lexington Glen Dam
Lexington Glen Dam, located in Delaware, Ohio, is a privately-owned structure designed by Stults and Associates, Inc. The dam, completed in 1990, serves primarily for recreational purposes and stands at a height of 23.1 feet with a length of 175 feet. It has a storage capacity of 76.5 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.9 acres, drawing water from the Delaware Run.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Lexington Glen Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite being categorized as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in November 2020 deemed it satisfactory. Regular inspections are conducted every five years to monitor its structural integrity and address any potential risks.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 3,388 cubic feet per second, Lexington Glen Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. Its presence not only supports recreational activities but also contributes to the overall water management system, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing demands on water resources.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lexington Glen Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Olentangy River Near Delaware Oh | 626 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Bellepoint Oh | 85 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Near Prospect Oh | 286 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek Near Kilbourne Oh | 45 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek At Africa Oh | 13 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Nr Dublin Oh | 561 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lexington Glen Dam.
Boat launches
- Delaware State Park - South Ramp
- Delaware State Park - South/South Of Ramp
- Panhandle Road Troy Township
- Delaware State Park - East Ramp
- Alum Creek State Park - Howard Road
- Kilbourne Hand Launch
Campgrounds
Track Lexington Glen Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lexington Glen Dam
Where does the data for Lexington Glen Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lexington Glen Dam.