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Delaware Dam Holds Back Floodwaters | Columbus News
When rain poured on August 19th, dam manager Kara Blomgren spotted a dangerous spike in the Olentangy River—triggering an urgent response. Despite no direct rainfall on the dam, saturated ground meant disaster was brewing downstream. She swiftly ordered the closure of outflow gates to hold back water, a move that takes hours to show results but saves communities from flooding. With August proving wild and rivers still rising, crews are holding firm—waiting for levels to drop before releasing water. It’s a high-stakes balancing act, but the dam is working exactly as it should to protect…
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