USA Glen Canyon Dam, Page, Arizona

Glen Canyon Dam rises 710 feet above bedrock within the steep, rust-colored sand-stone walls of Glen Canyon, was constructed to harness the power of the Colorado River in order to provide for the water and power needs of millions of people in the West. 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 26.2 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 and serves as a recreation hub.

From Hwy. 89 west of Page, Arizona, turn west on Scenic View Drive. Then turn west again on the short paved road leading to a viewpoint.