Arizona's Water Bodies: Landlocked but Rich in Rivers & Lakes

Arizona has no ocean coastline. Its major water features are rivers and reservoirs:

• Colorado River: Western border (NV/CA); lifeline for water, power, irrigation.
• Gila River: Longest in-state; central/southern AZ; agriculture, habitat.
• Salt River: Phoenix metro supply; recreation, hydro.
• Lake Mead: Hoover Dam reservoir (AZ/NV border); largest US reservoir; recreation, water storage.
• Lake Powell: Glen Canyon Dam reservoir (AZ/UT); 2nd largest; boating, fishing, water supply.

Plus numerous smaller streams, creeks, and lakes.