Lake Mead, the source of almost 90 percent of Southern Nevada’s water, is expected to near 2022’s historic low by the end of 2025, this month’s Bureau of Reclamation projection shows. Based on themost likely scenariofor Colorado River inflow, federal ...
Lake Mead in Nevada is the largest reservoir in the United States, with an estimated capacity of 28,945 acre-feet. Formed by the Hoover Dam, the lake is a vital component of the Southwest water ecosystem, serving water to millions of people in Arizona, California, and Nevada, as well as...
Downriver at Lake Mead the water level has risen around four inches since the beginning of March. Lake Mead remains forecast to drop around 10 feet by the end of this year, according to Reclamation. Lake Mead water level as of Apr. 12 – 1,046.32 – measured in feet above sea level...
Levels at Lake Mead are projected to hit a level that could require additional cuts in July 2023, according to the Bureau of Reclamation. MORE: Lake Mead hits lowest water levels in history amid severe drought in the West This year, water levels will likely continue to dry until the wet ...
Record low water level on July 2, 2021 near Page, Arizona at Wahweap Bay on Lake Powell as the drought continues to worsen.David McNew/Getty Images Why is there a water shortage? Following years of steady decline, Lake Meadplummetedto its lowest elevation since 1937, when the reservo...
In an emergency move earlier this month, the federal government held back water from Lake Powell. Days before, Las Vegas turned on a low-level pumping station that will deliver water from fast-drying Lake Mead even if the Hoover Dam fails. ...
for a Day of Reckoning— Describes steps that will have to be taken if Lake Mead's water level drops below 1075 feet. Briefly, this critical shortage level will automatically trigger emergency measures agreed on by the seven nearby states that depend on Lake Mead's water — including ...
Water levels: Lake Mead level is down about 4 feet from last year at this time. The lake water level is about 33% full. Inflows for WY 2025 are 73% of WY 2023. Rivers feeding Lake Mead are running at 73% of the average.Alerts & ConditionsLake Mead Ramp Status -- ...
Lake Mead, the reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, has hit its lowest water levels ever, according to government officials.
Water Level at Lake Mead Falls beneath 1,075-Ft. Mark ; Shortage Would Be Declared at This Elevation on Jan. 1If New Year's Day had happened last week, the Central ArizonaProject would have suffered the...Davis, Tony