BIG WATER, UTAH - JULY 31: Dry cracked earth is visible in a section of Lake Powell that was previously underwater at Lone Rock Beach on July 31, 2026 in Big Water, Utah. In July, the combined water of Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the country's two biggest reservoirs, fell to their lowest levels since 1957. (Credit: Getty Images)
The second-largest reservoir in the U.S. has fallen to a record low water level.
Lake Powell, which is part of the crucial Colorado River system, has fallen to 3,519 feet. According to PBS, this is the lowest level ever for the lake, breaking a previous low water mark set in April 2023.
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