Reservoir · Utah · United States · BOR RISE
Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant
21.6% full
Capacity
30,868.91 hm³
Volume stored
6680 hm³
Coordinates
37.058°N, 111.303°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
21.6%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-1.2%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: BOR RISE — US Bureau of Reclamation — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
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About Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant is filled to 21.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 6,680 hm³ of water out of a maximum 30,869 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 1.2 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant — 1824 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 21.0% (April 11, 2023) to a high of 39.5% (July 7, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Utah basin at 37.058°N, 111.303°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 21.6%
- Water stored
- 6,680 hm³
- Total capacity
- 30,869 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.2 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Utah
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 37.058°N, 111.303°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 21.6% | 6,680 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 21.6% | 6,683 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 21.7% | 6,691 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 21.7% | 6,696 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 21.7% | 6,701 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 21.7% | 6,709 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 21.8% | 6,716 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 21.8% | 6,716 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 21.8% | 6,719 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 21.8% | 6,729 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 21.8% | 6,736 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 21.8% | 6,744 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant is at 21.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 6,680 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant is low at 21.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant rising or falling?
The level at Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant hold?
Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant has a total capacity of 30,869 hm³.
Where is Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant reservoir located?
Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant is located in Utah, United States, within the Utah basin (coordinates 37.058°N, 111.303°W).
What is Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant used for?
Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam and Powerplant is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.