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Utah water experts say Lake Powell’s levels are dire, despite a recent influx after the Bureau of Reclamation released water from Flaming Gorge.
Located on the Utah-Arizona border, Lake Powell is currently at an all-time low surface elevation of 3,522 feet since it was filled in the 1960s -- holding less than one-fourth of its full capacity.
Arizona's ongoing drought is bringing Lake Powell's water levels to historic lows. This story is part of our day-long "Running Dry" special bringing you an in-depth look at our state's water ...
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The route is used as an access to Lake Powell, serving the small resort towns of Ticaboo and Bullfrog. Historically, SR-276 crossed Lake Powell via the Charles Hall Ferry (originally called the John Atlantic Burr Toll Ferry), the only auto ferry in the state of Utah; [2] however, the ferry is currently out of service due to low water levels. [3]
The Lake Powell reservoir is the second largest artificial lake in the country, extending upriver well into Utah. The dam is named for Glen Canyon, a colorful series of gorges, most of which now are buried under the reservoir. Construction of Glen Canyon Dam began in 1956 and was finished in 1966.
Lake Powell's fall to below 3,525 feet (1,075 meters) puts it at its lowest level since the lake filled after the federal government dammed the Colorado River at Glen Canyon more than a half ...
In February 2022, the Bureau of Reclamation released projections for Lake Powell, the second largest artificial reservoir in the United States; the lower range of forecasts would result in a water level by the end of 2022 that would prohibit hydroelectric generation at the Glen Canyon Dam, which provides enough power for 400,000 homes. [26]