Lake Powell could plunge near lows that threaten power production next year: Federal study

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 less than 3,492 feet.

That level would put the reservoir close to the minimum power pool level of 3,490 feet needed to produce electricity. As of Thursday, Lake Powell was at about 3,524 feet.

The bureau said along with the study that it........

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