Lake Powell, Reservoir in northern Arizona and southern Utah, US
Lake Powell extends across 186 miles with red sandstone cliffs rising from the water, forming part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
The Glen Canyon Dam construction began in 1956, creating Lake Powell by 1963 when the Colorado River waters started filling the canyon.
The reservoir bears the name of John Wesley Powell, who conducted the first recorded exploration of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in 1869.
Five marinas with boat ramps provide access to the lake, offering rentals from kayaks to 75-foot houseboats for extended stays on the water.
The water surface reaches 1129 meters above sea level, storing enough volume to maintain a minimum annual flow to the Lower Basin states.
Location: Kane County
Location: Garfield County
Location: San Juan County
Location: Coconino County
Inception: 1963
Elevation above the sea: 1,129 m
GPS coordinates: 36.93611,-111.48417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
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