Lake Powell


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    January 22, 2012 level = 3637.56 ft. 
    

    Inflow comparison

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Upper Colorado River Basin Snow Pack

Excerpts of the Lake Powell Status Update 18 January 2012
(Courtney of the Bureau of Reclamation)

Glen Canyon Dam / Lake Powell –During December 2011 the unregulated inflow volume to Lake Powell was 359 kaf (99% of average based on the historic period from 1981 through 2010). This was well below the volume forecasted for the month of December which was 500 kaf (138% of average). As a result, the elevation of Lake Powell at the end of December was 3639.7 feet above sea level which was 1.1 feet lower than projected at the beginning of December.

Snowpack conditions above Lake Powell are well below average for this time of year. As of January 9, 2012 the overall snowpack above Lake Powell was only 60% of average. Reclamation has received the first Water Supply forecast for 2012 and the April through July unregulated inflow to Lake Powell is projected to be 5.05 maf which is 71% of average. Based on this forecast, the projected most probable (i.e. 50% likely to be exceeded) annual release volume from Glen Canyon Dam in water year 2012 will be 9.46 maf. At this time of year however, there is a high level of uncertainty in hydrologic forecasts and the annual release volume from Glen Canyon Dam in WY2012 will ultimately be based on actual hydrology rather than forecasted hydrology.....

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Quagga Mussel Alert!!
(Every Boater Please click and Read)

All visitors bringing boats into Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be required to display a certificate on their dashboard stating their boat is free of zebra or quagga mussels.

Download Certificate of Cleanliness

Utah Certificate of Cleanliness

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Lake Powell Fall Rendezvous
Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2011

Imagine days of 80 degrees and nights in the 50’s! Hard to imagine when it’s 113 degrees outside. But that’s what you’ll experience if you join us at beautiful Lake Powell for our Fall Rendezvous September 28 – October 2. You’ll travel over blue waters through endless canyons defined by beautiful rock formations, see mountain sheep, beaver, petroglyphs and more. You may also discover wild horses and ancient Indian dwellings.

For those who haven’t been before, we’ll arrange for you to convoy (travel) with a Lake Powell veteran.

Contact Art Ashton at Art.Ashton@gmail.com or 480-313-3905, or Chuck Peterson at ChuckP7173@gmail.com or 602-908-7380

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Lake Powell Summer Rendezvous
June 8-12, 2011

Lake Powell in colorful Monument Valley with clear blue water and a shoreline longer than the west coast. Explore hundreds of tributary canyons some with Indian petroglyphs and ancient dwellings. Experience wild horses, mountain sheep and beaver at this fisherman’s paradise. Don’t forget water skiing, floating and swimming in the warm clean waters with no salt, sharks or dangerous tides.

Join other Squadron members for five glorious days at Powell. Camp out or sleep in your boat, enjoy skiing, fishing, hiking and relaxing on an uncrowded beach. Experience cuisine delights like Hobo stew over a campfire while making lifelong friendships based upon shared adventures.

Reserve June 8-12 for Lake Powell. Let Art Ashton know if you are thinking about going or if you need further information at artmaxum@yahoo.com or 480 313-3905 or contact Chuck Peterson at chuckpeterson@quest.net or 602 906-7380.

June 2011 Photo Gallery
(Photos by Brickner and Sheen)

The approach into the "Castle Rock Cut" from the
Wahweap Bay side
In the "Cut" approaching Warm Creek Bay. Water level was 3630.40 feet. By 31 July the lake was 30 feet deeper.

An unlighted river channel buoy
And a lighted buoy

That is the way to Rock Creek Bay
And that is the way further upstream. Be careful to avoid the
low mounds well out from the shore.

Rock Creek Bay entrance
A nice sand beach in a protected cove for the campsite.

Dan Sheen directs the pop-up preparation
While others supervise and make things secure.

Time for a bit of fishing
A string of bass shows they were successful

Off for some sightseeing

A descriptive sign at the destination
And further explanations by a Park Ranger at
Rainbow Bridge

There it is just around the corner
Rainbow Bridge after a short hike.

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This page last updated January 23, 2012

The approach into the "Castle Rock Cut" from the Wahweap Bay side	In the "Cut" approaching Warm Creek Bay. Water level was 3630.40 feet. By 31 July the lake was 30 feet deeper.
An unlighted river channel buoy	And a lighted buoy
That is the way to Rock Creek Bay	And that is the way further upstream. Be careful to avoid the low mounds well out from the shore.
Rock Creek Bay entrance	A nice sand beach in a protected cove for the campsite.
Dan Sheen directs the pop-up preparation	While others supervise and make things secure.
Time for a bit of fishing	A string of bass shows they were successful
Off for some sightseeing
A descriptive sign at the destination	And further explanations by a Park Ranger at Rainbow Bridge
There it is just around the corner	Rainbow Bridge after a short hike.