Water
storage levels
at
Lake Powell
are currently
7,685,806
acre-ft,
about
55% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
14,072,090.75acre-ft.
Maximum recorded
Storage
since record keeping began in
1963
was
1983-07-14
when levels reached
25,695,200 acre-ft.
Lowest recorded
Storage
was
1963-06-29
when levels receded to
5,400 acre-ft.
View historical levels.
Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir located in northern Arizona, created when the Glen Canyon Dam was built on the Colorado River in the 1960s. Its hydrology is primarily fed by the Colorado River, but also receives water from several tributaries, including the San Juan and Escalante rivers. The lake plays a critical role in providing water to users in Arizona, California, and Nevada, as well as Mexico. The surface flow of the lake is also affected by snowpack, with the snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains influencing the annual water levels. Lake Powell is used for a variety of purposes, including hydroelectric power, irrigation for agriculture, and recreational activities such as boating and fishing. Despite its importance, the lake faces several environmental challenges, including drought, invasive species, and water quality issues.
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