Lake Powell 2022 Water Level Concerns

[IAMMAC]

I'm out for the second week in May and don't really want to drive 100 miles one way in a boat....

[sparkchaser]

Hey everyone. Last ditch effort to keep this years trip going. If you read Wayne's words and/or follow the current water level at Powell things are looking almost improbable for our scheduled April trip. The lake is dropping daily. For reference, the lake is currently at 3527, or 25% full pool, whereas last year it was 3603. Minimum launch level at Halls crossing is 3553, Bullfrog is 3576.

Currently there is a contractor hired to extend the executive ramp at Bullfrog out to be able to launch up to 3520. The expected date of completion will be May 1st. That will be the only way to launch up on the north side of the lake.

I'd like to cancel the current 2 reservations in April, as I just don't see them working. I propose instead we head up May 14th through the 21st. We would have to stay at Bullfrog, and I'll see if we can get trailers for those dates.  I'll make sure there are some guarantees with the reservation, as we won't know about the ramp extension within the 30 day cancellation window.

Let me know who can go so I can move forward with reservations.

[Stevert]

Marv and I are in.  Good work Dave. 

[sparkchaser]

OK fellas here is the current update at Powell. On Wayne's words people are posting that concrete is being poured at the Bullfrog north ramp. Below are a couple videos. I'm optimistic, but everything I am reading to use the low water ramp under construction lake needs to be 3525. Current level is at 3523. Per the link they will not be pouring into water.

"For safety reasons, the Bullfrog North boat ramp construction zone will be closed to the public beginning the week of March 7. The construction zone will remain closed until the last concrete pour dries. (The amount of ramp extension that is possible will be dependent on the lowest water level reached before spring runoff begins, as no construction will occur in water. The maximum amount of ramp extension possible at this location would reach water elevation 3525 feet.)  Use of the ramp will be dependent on lake levels reaching 3525 feet or higher."

https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/20220311.htm

I'll call this weekend and again talk to Aramark about our reservation and see if I can get a guarantee of refund within the 30 day window if the ramp is unusable. If they will not give me that I will be canceling the reservation.