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Lake Powell has dropped 36 feet in just the past year, leaving the massive reservoir at only 27% of its capacity and raising concerns about the ability of the Glen Canyon Dam to generate power.
The dramatic water loss has transformed the landscape around Lake Powell. Satellite images from the past 11 years show islands appearing where none existed before, and the Wahweap Marina has been forced to move steadily eastward to stay accessible.
As of Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported Lake Powell's level at 3,540 feet, representing just 27% of the reservoir's total capacity.
The situation becomes critical at 3,490 feet, when Lake Powell loses its ability to generate hydroelectric power.
The dramatic water loss has transformed the landscape around Lake Powell. Satellite images from the past 11 years show islands appearing where none existed before, and the Wahweap Marina has been forced to move steadily eastward to stay accessible.
As of Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported Lake Powell's level at 3,540 feet, representing just 27% of the reservoir's total capacity.
The situation becomes critical at 3,490 feet, when Lake Powell loses its ability to generate hydroelectric power.