'Unprecedented times': Critical lake hits lowest level in 60 years

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One of the most critical reservoirs throughout the American West reached a historically low level this week, and experts fear worsening conditions could raise longer-term issues when it comes to generating needed hydropower across the region.

The water levels at Lake Powell dropped below the crucial threshold of 3,525 feet on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press, the lowest level since the lake, which is also a popular recreation destination, was created by the U.S. government in the early 1960s. Just last week, experts had warned that water levels at Lake Powell were in danger of reaching historic lows.

At Glen Canyon Dam, the hydropower plant on Lake Powell where electricity is generated, the new water levels give 35 feet of leeway until the water level hits what is known as "minimum power pool" - the level at which hydroelectric power generation would be forced to cease, according to the AP.

Seven states -- Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming -- buy power generated at Glen Canyon Dam and distribute it to more than 5 million people.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/unprecedented-times-critical-lake-hits-lowest-level-in-60-years/ar-AAVcFPm

[Tadpole Raisin]

1. So 40 yrs. ago it was about 3625ft. and had a steep drop in the early 2000s

But never regained the 1980 level and is now only 25 ft above the level necessary to generate electricity.

It looks like a sure thing the threshold will be breached. I wonder how long it will be before republicans blame Biden for this.

Arizona and Nevada are so at risk. Fights over water haven’t really begun yet, not when people are still blindly moving to these areas. And the Colorado River has nothing left to give.

I wonder whether I’ll still be alive when it gets that bad.