 And for 12 hours each day, the Lexington generated and transmitted about 20,000 kilowatts of power. And this went on for quite some time. The calendar page turned, and Lexington was still there until January. But by January 16th of 1930, enough water had built up behind the dams to serve Tacoma's needs again, and the crisis was averted. The Lexington was able to return to her regular duties.