With the ongoing drought, fears are being raised about Lake Powell and its abiity to continue hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam.
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Is hydropower production sustainable in the drought-stricken West?
Lake Powell's water levels continue to drop and have dipped past a buffer meant to protect hydropower generation. Many worry whether hydroelectric power generation is sustainable at Glen Canyon Dam.