Lake Havasu Lake Havasu Lake Havasu is a large reservoir behind Parker Dam on the Colorado River, on the border between California and Arizona. Lake Havasu City sits on the lake's eastern shore. The reservoir has an available capacity of . The concrete arch dam was built by the United States Bureau of Reclamation between 1934 and 1938. The lake's primary purpose is to store water for pumping into two aqueducts. Prior to the dam construction, the area was home to the Mohave Indians. The lake was named (in 1939) after the Mojave word for "blue". In the early 19th century, it
ASU Colleges at Lake Havasu City receive scholarships from private donors of the campus, but all awards are contingent on funding. Contrary to the models of some branch campuses, ASU Havasu currently has full-time, doctorate level faculty who physically teach students at ASU Havasu. There are currently 15 full-time instructors and 7 adjunct faculty members. Since the opening of the campus is 2012, ASU Havasu has graduated 58 students. Students at ASU Havasu follow a path of experiential learning during the quest for his or her baccalaureate degree. The My Havasu Plan is a strategy used to develop leadership skills, community involvement, and real world experience