Glen Canyon Dam Is Approaching a Critical Water Level
132 views · Sep 27, 2026 · Entertainment
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@HydroEpicYT · 3 days ago
Lake Powell is sitting just 25 feet above the level where the turbines go offline — and most people have no idea the backup system even exists. Would you have guessed those four outlet pipes have limits too? Drop your thoughts below.
@HydroEpicYT · 3 days ago
Glen Canyon Dam has not lost its turbines. The question is what happens if Lake Powell falls to 3,490 feet and the dam has to rely on its four lower outlet pipes to release water.<br><br>What surprised you more: that the dam could lose hydropower while still releasing water, or that those four outlets could become its only release route? 👇
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