Utah · reservoir
Lake Powell
Current water conditions
3,538.8ft NGVD29
Observed Nov 9, 2026, 4:45 PM MST
Retrieved by this site Nov 9, 2026, 5:15 PM MST; this is not a new observation.
- 24-hour change
- +0.30 ft
- 7-day change
- +6.20 ft
- 30-day change
- Not available
Source: USGS Water Data APIsdetails
Lake Powell level summary
As of Nov 9, 2026, 4:45 PM MST, Lake Powell was at 3,538.8 ft, up 6.20 ft over the past week. This reading comes from USGS Water Data APIs. The lake is managed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Glen Canyon Dam).
Available history here contains 11 daily observations from Oct 30, 2026, 9:15 AM MST through Nov 9, 2026, 4:45 PM MST. Highs and lows below refer only to the available records in each window, not all-time lake extremes.
- Last 10 days high / low
- 3,538.8 / 3,531.1 ft
- Range 7.70 ft; currently 7.70 ft above the low
Recent daily levels
| Date | Elevation (ft) | Change from prior day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,538.8 | +0.20 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,538.6 | +0.20 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,538.4 | +0.50 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3,537.9 | +1.00 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,536.9 | +1.20 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,535.7 | +1.40 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,534.3 | +1.10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,533.2 | +1.30 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,531.9 | +0.20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,531.7 | +0.30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,531.4 | — |
How Lake Powell levels are measured
The number above is the lake's water surface elevation: the height of the water in feet above a fixed reference point, not the depth of the lake. A rising number means the lake is filling; a falling number means more water is leaving (through releases, evaporation or use) than flowing in.
Readings for Lake Powell come from USGS Water Data APIs, which has 2 linked gauges here; we show one gauge at a time so readings taken against different reference points are never mixed. Elevations are reported against the NGVD29 vertical datum. Recent values are usually provisional and can be revised by the agency.
Lake Levels Near Me is scheduled to check for new readings every 3 hours; the source may report less frequently. If a reading is more than 2 days old it is labeled "last reported" instead of current. Measurement methodology and corrections.
Recreation
Boat ramp, marina, camping and fishing status: not verified. Check with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Glen Canyon Dam) for current access and advisories.
Readings are informational and may be delayed or revised by the source agency. They do not indicate whether boating, swimming, or other activities are safe. Check official agency notices for closures and warnings.