Utah's dams and reservoirs are experiencing a mix of conditions in April 2025, with some levels above or below average for this time of year. Notably, Utah Lake is currently holding 851,298 acre-feet, significantly above its average of 629,125.11 acre-feet, while Stewart Lake Outflow near Jensen shows a streamflow of 1 ft³/s, less than half of its average of 2.45 ft³/s. The Flaming Gorge Reservoir is also above average with 3,131,084 acre-feet compared to its usual 2,913,304.83 acre-feet. Conversely, Washington Lake's storage is low at 465 acre-feet, a stark contrast to the average of 1,464.55 acre-feet. Conditions like these could be due to various factors, including snowpack levels and river flows, which are critical in determining water availability for the year.

Drought concerns, particularly in southern Utah, have prompted Governor Cox to consider an emergency declaration, as Lake Powell's levels continue to decline. Reports from the Utah Division of Water Resources indicate that while northern Utah's water levels are around normal, there is a warning for potential runoff dangers. Strawberry Reservoir, significantly above average with 1,013,157 acre-feet compared to 791,828.27 acre-feet on average, might be an indicator of higher than average snowpack melting. The increased storage levels in reservoirs like Pineview, Echo, and Deer Creek suggest that northern Utah may not be as affected by drought conditions as the southern part of the state. Meanwhile, the lower storage in Upper Stillwater and Washington Lake raises concerns about the sufficiency of water supply in those areas. These variations underscore the state's complex water management challenges, including preparation for a potentially dry summer ahead, as reported by multiple news outlets and the Utah Division of Water Resources.