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Lake Powell Water Levels Worry Federal Officials

Updated 2026-07-17 17:55 UTC 1 source Negative

A federal study projects Lake Powell could reach critically low levels by March 2027, threatening power production.

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The Hill
Lake Powell, a Colorado River reservoir that serves as a source of hydroelectric power, is in danger of reaching very low levels, according to a new federal analysis. A study released by the Bureau of Reclamation this week projects that at the end of March 2027, Lake Powell’s elevation could be just
2026-07-17 17:22 UTC
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