Environmental groups are sounding the alarm on what they call an “impending crisis” at Glen Canyon Dam.

Last week the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released its 24-month forecast for the levels of Lake Powell and Lake Mead.

It predicted that by Jan. 1, 2026, Powell could drop to 3,538.47 feet, which is just 48 feet above what is known as “minimum power pool,” or the lowest level at which Glen Canyon Dam can generate hydropower.

“This underscores the importance of immediate action to secure the future of the Colorado River,” says USBR’s Acting Commissioner David Palumbo. “We must develop new, sustainable operating guidelines that are robust enough to withstand ongoing drought and poor runoff conditions to ensure water security for more than 40 million people who rely on this vital resourc

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