Lake Powell hits record low, threatening water supply and power

Lake Powell hits record low, threatening water supply and power

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Federal officials said Lake Powell fell to a record low of 3,519. 91 feet on 15 August, the deepest level ever recorded, raising immediate concerns about water deliveries and hydroelectric generation for the Colorado River basin.

The low was first reported on 15 August as the lake’s lowest recorded elevation, prompting worries about power generation and water supplies for the Southwest. Later reports noted that Lake Powell now joins Lake Mead in unprecedented scarcity, and officials warned that continued declines could force cuts to agricultural water use.

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Bureau of Reclamation Peter Goble Aaron Weiss Center for Western Priorities Federal officials

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16 août 2026
5 au total
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions

PBS • 16 août 21h46

Lake Powell's water level fell to a new record low, prompting concerns about water deliveries and hydroelectric output for the Colorado River basin.

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Record low levels at Lake Powell threatens water and electricity supply
Record low levels at Lake Powell threatens water and electricity supply

AP News • 16 août 21h18

Lake Powell's water level fell to a new record low, raising concerns about water availability and hydroelectric output for the Colorado River basin.

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Lake Powell, nation's second-largest reservoir, hits record-low level
Lake Powell, nation's second-largest reservoir, hits record-low level

ABC7 Los Angeles • 16 août 16h33

Lake Powell fell to a new record low of 3,519.91 feet, joining Lake Mead in unprecedented water scarcity, prompting officials to warn of continued declines and potential cuts to agricultural water use.

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Lake Powell, the vital reservoir for the Southwest, hits record low
Lake Powell, the vital reservoir for the Southwest, hits record low

USA Today • 16 août 16h23

Lake Powell fell to its lowest recorded elevation on Aug. 15, prompting concerns about power generation and water supplies for the Southwest as drought conditions worsen.

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Lake Powell, second-largest reservoir in US, plunges to a record low
Lake Powell, second-largest reservoir in US, plunges to a record low

CNN • 16 août 14h20

Lake Powell fell to 3,519.91 feet, its lowest level on record, highlighting severe water shortages in the Colorado River basin and raising concerns about hydropower generation.

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