Overview

Measuring in at 1,560 feet long and 710 feet high, The Glen Canyon dam is the second largest dam on the Colorado River. Located upstream from the Grand Canyon National Park, this dam is responsible for much of the waterborne outdoor recreation the southwest has become famous for. The dam is also home to a power plant which generates approximately 6 percent of Arizona’s total electricity, and 13 percent of Utah’s.

Location/Directions

The Glen Canyon Dam is located just north of Page, Arizona. From Page, head north on US-89 for approximately 1 mile, then turn right on Dam Access Road and follow signs.

Contact Information for the dam is at the Bureau of Reclamation