Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever
Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Water
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/lake-mead-water-level-record-low.html