Lake Powell

• Location: Lake Powell is a reservoir in the United States, formed by the Glen Canyon Dam.
• River: It is located on the Colorado River.
• States: It extends mainly through Arizona and Utah.
• Dam: Glen Canyon Dam created Lake Powell by impounding the Colorado River.
• Glen Canyon: The reservoir is named after John Wesley Powell, who explored the Colorado River region.
• Importance: It is an important source of water storage and hydroelectric power in the Colorado River Basin.
• Colorado River Basin: The lake is part of a major river system supporting agriculture, cities and ecosystems in the southwestern United States.
• Climate concern: Prolonged drought and rising temperatures have contributed to declining water levels in Lake Powell.
• Hydropower: Falling water levels can affect electricity generation from the Glen Canyon Dam.
• Inter-state significance: Its water is important for the wider Colorado River water-sharing system involving multiple U.S. States.

Prelims Question — English

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Lake Powell:

1. It is a reservoir formed by the Glen Canyon Dam.
2. It is located on the Colorado River.
3. It lies entirely within the State of California.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B. 1 and 2 only

Explanation: Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River, created by the Glen Canyon Dam, and extends through Arizona and Utah. It is not located in California.