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Spring Runoff Boosting Lake Powell At Glen Canyon NRA

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June 7, 2024
View from Wahweap Overlook towards Castle Rock and Wahweap Marina. First photo was taken May 15, 2023, when Lake Powell elevation was at 3539.15 feet Above Sea Level (ASL). Second photo was taken May 30, 2023 at 3560.22 feet ASL.

View from Wahweap Overlook towards Castle Rock and Wahweap Marina. First photo was taken May 15, 2024, when Lake Powell elevation was at 3539.15 feet Above Sea Level (ASL). Second photo was taken May 30, 2024 at 3560.22 feet ASL./NPS

Spring runoff out of the Rocky Mountains has raised the water level of Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area by 32 feet over the past three weeks, and the level should continue to rise in the coming weeks, prompting the National Park Service to warn visitors to keep rising water levels in mind.

Park staff say you should be cautious when anchoring your vessel or parking your vehicle, since during spring runoff lake levels can rise up to two feet per day and result in rapid changes to the shoreline.

"Property left near the shoreline can quickly become submerged in mud and/or water. Depending on the grade of land, a foot of water rising vertically will cover approximately 30 to 50 feet of land horizontally," a park release said. "Visitors should park 300 to 400 feet away from water's edge, as a week-long stay could result in a visitor’s vehicle being inundated (depending on the inflow of water and location). While boating, always approach the shore with caution and watch for shallows and submerged debris. Boat operators need to use extreme caution while navigating the lake, as large debris may be present. Boaters are advised to follow the main channel buoys which mark good water."

As many dynamic factors affect Lake Powell’s water elevations, park staff say it is not possible to know when a specific water level will be reached. Please be sure to check the park’s Changing Lake Levels webpage for the status of lake levels and Lake Powell boat ramps and marina services, prior to heading to the lake.  As of June 5, Lake Powell's elevation was 3571.83 feet Above Sea Level. Lake Powell's daily elevations are also posted by the US Bureau of Reclamation and the Lake Powell Water Database.

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