Glade Run Lake

The story of Glade Run Lake, a 52-acre, man-made lake in Middlesex Township, is one of frustration, perseverance, and rebirth.

Originally opened in March of 1955, Glade Run Lake annually attracted thousands of anglers and visitors to the region until 2011 when a large crack was found in the dam that created the lake. The crack led to the lake being drained for safety reasons.

Left frustrated with a drained lake that provided recreation for so many – not to mention what was a powerful economic generator – area residents and Glade Run users joined together to develop solutions to the issue at hand. The Glade Run Lake Conservancy emerged and through fundraising and lobbying efforts were able to secure funding by the state and the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission to rebuild the dam.

Glade Run Lake Conservancy

GRLC is a non-profit, grass roots, community group dedicated to the restoration of Glade Run Lake in Middlesex Township, southern Butler County. Built in 1954 and drained due to a hazardous dam in 2011, Glade Run has offered fishing and motorless boating to 16,000 yearly visits, bringing $1.2 million annually to the local economy. This 150 acre property, 50+ acres of which were lake, has been a quiet destination for fisherfolk seeking an opportunity to land big bass, and see herons, bald eagles and beavers. Help us bring back southern Butler County's natural wonder.

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