Lake Powell, second-largest reservoir in US, hits record low water level

Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues

Levels in Lakes Mead and Powell have not been so low since 1957, underscoring a water crisis that plagues seven states that rely on the Colorado River.

Aug 17, 2026

Lake Powell, second-largest reservoir in US, hits record low water level

The water level at Lake Powell on the Colorado River, the second-largest reservoir in the country, has dipped to a record low. The lake’s elevation was 3,519.80 feet as of Sunday, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR). The Associated Press reported Sunday that Lake Powell’s water level on Saturday surpassed its…

Aug 17, 2026

California’s water and power supply threatened as Lake Powell hits record low

Lake Powell fell to an elevation of 3,519.91 feet above sea level Saturday—edging below the previous record set in April 2023.

Aug 17, 2026