Lake Powell Calendar Year Analysis

This post contains Lake Powell elevation data references and visualizations for research and review.

Elevation

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Seasonal Comparison (Jan → Dec, Recent 25 Years)

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Storage

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Inflow

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Release

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Evaporation

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Area

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Compact Obligations Context

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Data Sources

Data sources:

• Consolidated daily series: /data/reservoirs/lake-powell.json
• Source metadata, coverage, and units: /data/reservoirs/lake-powell.meta.json

Included series keys:

• elevation (feet)
• storage (acre-feet)
• inflow_volume (acre-feet)
• power_release_volume (acre-feet)
• release_volume (acre-feet)
• evaporation (acre-feet)
• bypass_release_volume (acre-feet)
• area (acres)

Reference elevations used in the chart:

• Power generation level: 3490 ft
• Dead pool level: 3370 ft

Citation: Bureau of Reclamation, News Release 4405 (2022), which states Lake Powell risk below minimum power pool (3490 ft) and defines dead pool (3370 ft): https://usbr.gov/newsroom/news-release/4405