Bureau of Reclamation
The Bureau of Reclamation is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior responsible for managing water resources in the western United States, operating hundreds of dams and power plants. Founded in 1902, it is best known for constructing major water infrastructure projects including the Hoover Dam and managing the Colorado River system.
Claims from Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau of Reclamation"Lake Powell's elevation on Jan. 1, 2026, is projected to be 3,538.47 feet — approximately 162 feet below full pool and 48 feet above minimum power pool."May 14, 2026
Bureau of Reclamation"Lake Powell may decline to below 3,490 feet — the minimum power pool level — by August 2026 without major intervention."May 14, 2026