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Glen Canyon Dam Hydropower Operations

Under construction · Arizona · Last reported May 2022

Source: Engineering News-Record

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Under Construction

The Glen Canyon Dam hydroelectric power plant operations are threatened due to low water levels in Lake Powell, which have dropped below the minimum required for operation. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is adjusting water releases to manage the situation and prevent further decline.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Location
Arizona, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Engineering News-Record

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The project “Glen Canyon Dam Hydropower Operations” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Arizona, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Engineering News-Record.

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2026-07-22

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The Glen Canyon Dam hydroelectric power plant operations are threatened due to low water levels in Lake Powell, which have dropped below the minimum required for operation. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is adjusting water releases to manage the situation and prevent further decline.

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Water

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United States of America (USA)

State

Arizona

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Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government

Article published date

2025-03-20

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