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Lake Powell Risks Critical Low Levels by 2026

2/16/2026

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  • The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation warns Lake Powell could reach critical lows by December 2026, reducing hydropower at Glen Canyon Dam.
  • Inflow to Lake Powell is now estimated at 52% of normal.
  • By March 2027, Lake Powell may drop to 3,476 feet, the lowest level since filling.
  • The USBR urges Basin States to collaborate on water management.
  • Lake Powell stores about 6 million acre-feet (25% full).