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The dam and the river are indeed impressive.
How deep is it? At its widest point, in Grand Junction, Colorado, the river stretches 200 feet across and is thought to be its deepest — nearly 90 feet — near Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
Glen Canyon Dam is the second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States, second only to Hoover Dam which stands at 726 feet. The 25.16 million acre-feet of water storage capacity in Lake Powell, created by Glen Canyon Dam, serves as a 'bank account' of water that is drawn on in times of drought.
How deep is it? At its widest point, in Grand Junction, Colorado, the river stretches 200 feet across and is thought to be its deepest — nearly 90 feet — near Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
Glen Canyon Dam is the second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States, second only to Hoover Dam which stands at 726 feet. The 25.16 million acre-feet of water storage capacity in Lake Powell, created by Glen Canyon Dam, serves as a 'bank account' of water that is drawn on in times of drought.
Dec 08 2024