Days of Heavy Rain Have the Crystal River Bursting at her Banks 

by | Nov 16, 2023 | News

The lake level is up five inches, and the dam gates have been dropped to their lowest level in response to the October 24 rain event. See the video below to view the Crystal River bursting at her banks.

Since 1945, the Glen Lake Association has maintained and operated the Crystal River Dam. We continually monitor and measure the water level of Glen Lake and the flow of the Crystal River using sensor technology. These measurements are then used as the basis for adjusting the dam, raising or lowering two gates as necessary to influence lake level and river flow. All adjustments are made in accordance with a Water Sharing Management Plan (WSMP) which was established in 2005 by court order.

Regardless of the dam gate settings, rainfall and evaporation are the two key factors determining lake level and river flow. River flow is measured at the Glen Lake Association dam, near the start of the Crystal River along Fisher Road. The GLA Water Level Committee “Captains” monitor the flow both electronically and manually, recording data on a continuous basis.