LakeLevelIs Lake Powell low right now?
Lake Powell was at 3,518.97 ft on October 9, 2026, 181.03 ft below its full pool of 3,700.0 ft. That is 72.84 ft below the typical level for October 9 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.05 ft a day.
Lake Powell on Oct 9 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 3,518.97 | −0.06 | −181.0 |
| Oct 8 | 3,519.03 | −0.01 | −181.0 |
| Oct 7 | 3,519.04 | ±0.00 | −181.0 |
| Oct 6 | 3,519.04 | +0.03 | −181.0 |
| Oct 5 | 3,519.01 | +0.06 | −181.0 |
| Oct 4 | 3,518.95 | +0.16 | −181.1 |
| Oct 3 | 3,518.79 | +0.18 | −181.2 |
| Oct 2 | 3,518.61 | +0.27 | −181.4 |
| Oct 1 | 3,518.34 | +0.26 | −181.7 |
| Sep 30 | 3,518.08 | +0.25 | −181.9 |
| Sep 29 | 3,517.83 | +0.16 | −182.2 |
| Sep 28 | 3,517.67 | +0.03 | −182.3 |
| Sep 27 | 3,517.64 | −0.07 | −182.4 |
| Sep 26 | 3,517.71 | −0.04 | −182.3 |
About Lake Powell
- Full pool
- 3,700.0 ft (full pool)
- 10-year range
- 3,516.6 ft (September 15, 2026) to 3,635.8 ft (July 11, 2017)
- Operated by
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Data
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation — Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant
- Datum
- EGM96
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- Huntington North ReservoirUtah · 161 mi 5,824.0 ft +0.2 wkNormal for this time of year
- Mathews Canyon LakeNevada · 163 mi 5,421.7 ft −0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
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- Jackson Gulch ReservoirColorado · 168 mi 7,798.8 ft +1.9 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Powell low right now?
Lake Powell was at 3,518.97 ft on October 9, 2026, 181.03 ft below its full pool of 3,700.0 ft. That is 72.84 ft below the typical level for October 9 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.05 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Powell?
Full pool (full pool) is 3,700.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Lake Powell level updated?
The operator reports once a day, a day or two behind. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant). Readings are provisional and can be revised.