Lake Powell Water Level

[MooreMoney]

Anyone have a guess how far Powell going to rise this year?

Currently at 3539. Up 13 feet for the year.


I think its going to go up another 90 feet to 3629 or 71 feet from full pool.

 

[cofooter]

Anyone have a guess how far Powell going to rise this year?

Currently at 3539. Up 13 feet for the year.


I think its going to go up another 90 feet to 3629 or 71 feet from full pool.

MSN

Here is the official prediction. With all the moisture we're getting this spring in the Rockies, I wouldn't be surprised if it gets close to the best case scenario which is 3615!

 

[throttle]

If I remember correctly, today’s new level report is where we were last July when the AP valet ramp closed.
The level has been coming up about 1 foot per day for the last week and is expected to do more than that in the next several weeks.
Things are going to look really different again for this years trips.
I hope the predictions are right, saying up to 90’ of gain from the recent low level will get us well over 3600

 

[mesquito_creek]

5 more feet or about 4 more days and Wahweep main launch will start getting traffic. That will keep a lot of traffic off of stateline auxiliary which helps me a lot!

40 more feet and we are starting to talk about the cut getting traffic… after that I am not sure it really matters much.

Now… my Achilles heel will be fuel not more lake water

 

[77charger]

I’ve said from beginning it will get to 3580 at minimum gets more than that it’s a bonus. Luckily I know more than a few spots where water is at certain levels it’s cool to check out or they have certain features. 3620 I like.

 

[mesquito_creek]

To add to the crazy weather this winter… I got rain and hail the night before last. (Big Water/Wahweep)

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Been looking good. To have multiple launch ramps open and even the cut it will be nice. Fuel is going to be the next hurdle.

I think 80' im gonna play my odds in the middle. Haha

 

[HNL2LHC]

After being there last year for the first time when we picked up our boat I am excited to hear of the increase in level as it will almost be a differnt lake when we get back there. I hope that we can get there this year…..

 

[77charger]

5 more feet or about 4 more days and Wahweep main launch will start getting traffic. That will keep a lot of traffic off of stateline auxiliary which helps me a lot!

40 more feet and we are starting to talk about the cut getting traffic… after that I am not sure it really matters much.

Now… my Achilles heel will be fuel not more lake water

I’ve rarely carried extra fuel since I was able to get some on water. My boat can go a long ways on 36-36 gallons and a 5.7 21ft boat but I topped off to be on safe side. If I do longer trips I may take an extra can I know I can do lone rock to escalate pretty easily though.

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

To add to the crazy weather this winter… I got rain and hail the night before last. (Big Water/Wahweep)

I was going to ask if you have been getting any of these early season storms. Gosh the weather has been awesome here in the Prescott area

 

[mesquito_creek]

I’ve said from beginning it will get to 3580 at minimum gets more than that it’s a bonus. Luckily I know more than a few spots where water is at certain levels it’s cool to check out or they have certain features. 3620 I like.

The crazy part is the the sand and beaches have been totally transformed. I went up to oak canyon in November. Oak canyon was a huge area of beaches that would hold 2 dozen houseboats. All the sand is gone, it got washed down below the water at the lowest lake level. So the hunt for new beaches will be interesting. I have been pre running in April but I think I was marking new spots that will be underwater soon! Haha

 

[77charger]

The crazy pet is the the sand and beaches have been totally transformed. I went up to oak canyon in November. Oak canyon was a huge area of beaches that would hold 2 dozen houseboats. All the sand is gone, it got washed down below the water at the lowest lake level. So the hunt for new beaches will be interesting. I have been pre running in Aprlnbut I think I was marking new spots that will be underwater soon! Haha

I won’t be making it til late July august though. Nice being in Phx now half the drive vs ca. can do a weekend easy I plan to boat camp this summer.

 

[Singleton]

Due to BS water Mgmt policies, I am hoping for 50’
It should be more, closer to 80-90’, but someone will do something and the water will be lost

 

[paradise]

Water inflows are forecast to double over the next couple weeks. Could make for some close to 24" rise days...

 

[Lunatic Fringe]

The crazy part is the the sand and beaches have been totally transformed. I went up to oak canyon in November. Oak canyon was a huge area of beaches that would hold 2 dozen houseboats. All the sand is gone, it got washed down below the water at the lowest lake level. So the hunt for new beaches will be interesting. I have been pre running in April but I think I was marking new spots that will be underwater soon! Haha

Oak Canyon is my go-to location.
Great access to the rest of the lake and fewer people.
Last year being the lowest level ever was tough. There was only 2 feasible spots to anchor up.

Even where I set up I had to double, end to end, the stern anchor lines to get any grip. You can see it in this pic.

It's not going to be much easier this season but there will be more choices for spots.

I have 2 large fuel tanks on the top deck that I can use to run the little boat for a week or so and then drain the rest down into the house boat tanks to get back to Wahweap.

Without Dangling Rope, it takes pretty much all the fuel I have to do it.

 

[FreeBird236]

It's all going to Mead sooner or later, hope you guys get the levels you want this summer in Powell before they start dumping it to Mead. Should be an improvement for both lakes and hope for a repeat next year.

 

[2Driver]

To add to the crazy weather this winter… I got rain and hail the night before last. (Big Water/Wahweep)

We were in Bluff for 3 days. On and off rain, lots of water on the road near Monument valley and it looked like Flag got more snow on the Mt.

 

[mesquito_creek]

Oak Canyon is my go-to location.
Great access to the rest of the lake and fewer people.
Last year being the lowest level ever was tough. There was only 2 feasible spots to anchor up.

Even where I set up I had to double, end to end, the stern anchor lines to get any grip. You can see it in this pic.

It's not going to be much easier this season but there will be more choices for spots.

I have 2 large fuel tanks on the top deck that I can use to run the little boat for a week or so and then drain the rest down into the house boat tanks to get back to Wahweap.

Without Dangling Rope, it takes pretty much all the fuel I have to do it. View attachment 1231151

I was able to squeeze back a little farther into Oak canyon and I only need about 15 feet of sand. Oak is a far as I can go and 4-5 days is my comfort zone with generator fuel and reserves.

With the water level low and a lot more beaches I got spoiled with beaching the boat. But I can go back to higher water levels and just swing on the anchor overnight! With the water rising a foot a day I will probably just go to the back of canyons and push the down button on the windlass and call it good!

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Oak Canyon is my go-to location.
Great access to the rest of the lake and fewer people.
Last year being the lowest level ever was tough. There was only 2 feasible spots to anchor up.

Even where I set up I had to double, end to end, the stern anchor lines to get any grip. You can see it in this pic.

It's not going to be much easier this season but there will be more choices for spots.

I have 2 large fuel tanks on the top deck that I can use to run the little boat for a week or so and then drain the rest down into the house boat tanks to get back to Wahweap.

Without Dangling Rope, it takes pretty much all the fuel I have to do it. View attachment 1231151

Ahhh now i know who the maniac behind the helm is on that houseboat. Jk

How often do you get up to Powell lunatic?

 

[TVMNick]

3585 - 3625 are my favorite lake levels, I'd love to see it go above 3600. With the additional release this year (9.23MAF projected) that will sluff some water off over the original projection of 7.5MAF. It was cool exploring the lake at the really low levels but I'm over it, I'm ready for the lake to get back up around 3600'.

 

[steamin rice]

Due to BS water Mgmt policies, I am hoping for 50’
It should be more, closer to 80-90’, but someone will do something and the water will be lost

That's what I'm thinking as well - I hope that they manage the water and keep the lake level up.

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

We need to make a thread for those of us going this year to post up pics of boats so we can recognize each other up there. (If you so wish to be).

Or maybe even talk to River Dave about adding in a section for lake Powell where we can discuss lake water levels. What areas might be good for camping/beaching Houseboating tips/tricks camp spots camp gear for those who tent camp.

Kind of sucks when you have to sort through threads from 10 years ago. Not that the information isnt valuable in those threads it just isnt quick to find.

Would anyone else like to see an area in the forum list dedicated to Powell?

 

[OCMerrill]

I just looked at some current photos on Instagram and Lone Rock is about to be lonely again.

When we rented a basic House Boat for our honeymoon back in 1996 that thing was near full pool. We tied my Reinell to the house boat right in front of that rock and it was not showing any water marks. We towed the boat from there.

We motored up to last chance bay and down like 7 fingers to find anything to land on. A ton of stories on that trip and the only time I have been to Powell.

 

[Hammer]

We need to make a thread for those of us going this year to post up pics of boats so we can recognize each other up there. (If you so wish to be).

Or maybe even talk to River Dave about adding in a section for lake Powell where we can discuss lake water levels. What areas might be good for camping/beaching Houseboating tips/tricks camp spots camp gear for those who tent camp.

Kind of sucks when you have to sort through threads from 10 years ago. Not that the information isnt valuable in those threads it just isnt quick to find.

Would anyone else like to see an area in the forum list dedicated to Powell?

Lets keep this thread going then, I will be out there for the first time in my life from June 10th-June 16th... Staying at the Wahweap Marina. Bringing my 30' Hallett

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Lets keep this thread going then, I will be out there for the first time in my life from June 10th-June 16th... Staying at the Wahweap Marina. Bringing my 30' Hallett

I will too!! Not sure where i will be camped but you are more than welcome to come stop by.

Im up there over every holiday weekend for atleast 4 days starting memorial day.

Here is my boat

 

[Hammer]

I will too!! Not sure where i will be camped but you are more than welcome to come stop by.

Im up there over every holiday weekend for atleast 4 days starting memorial day.

Here is my boat

View attachment 1231192

Here is mine.... Hopefully we can meet up, as I mentioned I have never been so I'm looking forward to exploring the lake.

 

[2Driver]

The San Juan was rolling pretty good through Bluff and Mexican hat yesterday

 

[mesquito_creek]

Will be out on memorial… probably close by @Nanu/Nanu, but I am pretty good at running him down!

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Will be out on memorial… probably close by @Nanu/Nanu, but I am pretty good at running him down!

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Haha ill never forget the first time we met Tony. Thought you were gonna whoop my ass but you actually just came over to say hey and introduce yourself!

 

[Gramps]

3603 is my guess

 

[baja-chris]

Go fast guys will need to be extra vigilant for logs and crap in the upper lake from these high runoffs. Ditto Mead.

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

I am also usually camped with this guy! My father in law Scott, i couldn't repay this man for all the knowledge hes given to me. His houseboat is livin' easy.

At wahweap his back patio faces the no wake so if you see the advantage tied up on the back hes around or tell him hes not a good house painter!

He also has a half cab fishing boat called brown sugar.

 

[Boat 405]

3590 ish is what I guessed back earlier in the year. Waynes world has lots of good info. Lake level bottomed out at 3520. We are now about 3540, so that 20' gain has been really quick. 3600 plus is very probably unless they fuck it up some how which is likely. The outflow beginning June 1 should taper back to 10,000 cfs from the 18,000 cfs currently for the month of May.

Anything over 3595 is pretty much Gravy in my opinion. The cut is usable, all the ramps are usable. The unfortunate thing is Dangling rope is never coming back. So that pushes a lot of people down lake below Rock creek. The traffic above Rock creek has fallen off a cliff because of lack of fuel and inability to get it easily at DR.

 

[Boat 405]

Any water level above where my rzr is sitting would be awesome.

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Do you guys really think dangling rope is not coming back? I understand the concessions may not have sold but i dont think they were losing money on fuel and ice. I never saw that place packed like crazy but it wasnt ever slow.

Wasnt it also under contract through Aramark?

Im hopeful, i dont think its off the table. Id like to think their in design for just a fuel/ice dock. Who knows though.

 

[retaocleg]

no where near full pool this year.........they will dump to make sure, they have a narrative to continue

 

[paradise]

no where near full pool this year.........they will dump to make sure, they have a narrative to continue

It wouldn’t be near full pool even if they didn’t let any water out. Lol

They have increased the annual outflows for 2023 up to I believe 9MAF which is part of their balancing of mead and Powell.

 

[havasuhusker]

We need to make a thread for those of us going this year to post up pics of boats so we can recognize each other up there. (If you so wish to be).

Or maybe even talk to River Dave about adding in a section for lake Powell where we can discuss lake water levels. What areas might be good for camping/beaching Houseboating tips/tricks camp spots camp gear for those who tent camp.

Kind of sucks when you have to sort through threads from 10 years ago. Not that the information isnt valuable in those threads it just isnt quick to find.

Would anyone else like to see an area in the forum list dedicated to Powell?

Great idea!

We are going up from May 27 to June 3rd - hoping the wind won't be as crazy as last year.

 

[Gramps]

Do you guys really think dangling rope is not coming back? I understand the concessions may not have sold but i dont think they were losing money on fuel and ice. I never saw that place packed like crazy but it wasnt ever slow.

Wasnt it also under contract through Aramark?

Im hopeful, i dont think its off the table. Id like to think their in design for just a fuel/ice dock. Who knows though.

I read a couple of days ago the buildings have been destroyed and put in a landfill................

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

I read a couple of days ago the buildings have been destroyed and put in a landfill................

Yeah doesn't mean they aren't building a new one though.

 

[mesquito_creek]

I read a couple of days ago the buildings have been destroyed and put in a landfill................

They are all sitting up at Bullfrog.... There are some picture floating around somewhere

Do you guys really think dangling rope is not coming back? I understand the concessions may not have sold but i dont think they were losing money on fuel and ice. I never saw that place packed like crazy but it wasnt ever slow.

Wasnt it also under contract through Aramark?

Im hopeful, i dont think its off the table. Id like to think their in design for just a fuel/ice dock. Who knows though.

I think it would just be logistics and what they have in the current budget year to year to put it all back. I think they will wait and see if we get a couple of wet years back to back.

 

[mesquito_creek]

We had an exceptional water year this year and to think that its over would be like saying we had a huge hurricane in Florida this year so we are safe for the next 20 years...

 

[Gramps]

They are all sitting up at Bullfrog.... There are some picture floating around somewhere



I think it would just be logistics and what they have in the current budget year to year to put it all back. I think they will wait and see if we get a couple of wet years back to back.

Here is a picture of what I am told is the DR marina being dismantled

 

[mesquito_creek]

Here is a picture of what I am told is the DR marina being dismantled View attachment 1231253

Maybe we are both right? @SoCalDave posted this you tube of it sitting at dangling rope but it’s a month old on April 5? Maybe it’s being torn apart? Bummer

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Still doesn't mean they aren't considering mid lake fuel and ice. Im going to be optimistic and say the lake is half full and they are designing a new dangling rope.

 

[retaocleg]

we will need multiple years like this to fill powell....

 

[River Lynchmob]

I will say another 60' from today. Right about 3600'

 

[cofooter]

Still a lot of snow melt coming! Longs Peak - headwaters of the frickin Colorado River!!!!

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Still a lot of snow melt coming! Longs Peak - headwaters of the frickin Colorado River!!!! View attachment 1231267

Theres a lot of water in them their hills. Should've nailed that for the pronoun sensitive folks.

 

[steamin rice]

Still doesn't mean they aren't considering mid lake fuel and ice. Im going to be optimistic and say the lake is half full and they are designing a new dangling rope.

Hopefully there is a new Dangling Rope, complete with an ice cream stand.