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Lake Mead vs Lake Powell
Real-time water level comparison. Data updated daily from USGS monitoring stations.
Lake Mead
Nevada • Reservoir
Elevation
47.4 ft
Capacity3.9%
Last Updated
May 20, 2026
Lake Powell
Utah • Reservoir
Elevation
N/A
Discharge
4,210 cfs
Last Updated
Jun 4, 2026
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Lake Mead | Lake Powell |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Reservoir | Reservoir |
| State | Nevada | Utah |
| Current Elevation | 47.4 ft | N/A |
| Full Pool Elevation | 1,221.4 ft | 3,700.0 ft |
| Capacity % | 3.9% | N/A |
| Water Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Discharge | N/A | 4,210 cfs |
| Coordinates | 36.01600000°N, -99.99999999°W | 36.93610000°N, -99.99999999°W |
| Data Source | USGS | USGS |
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Which has a higher water level, Lake Mead or Lake Powell?
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