Lake Mead

Lake Powell and Lake Mead continue to decline as prolonged drought and low runoff strain the Colorado River system.

Lake Powell, Lake Mead sink toward historic lows as Colorado River crisis deepens

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Jul 21, 2026

Lake Powell from above.

Colorado River cuts to be negotiated in the coming months

by Parker Malatesta
Published: Jun 15, 2022

This photo taken Monday, April 25, by the Southern Nevada Water Authority shows the top of Lake Mead drinking water Intake No. 1 above the surface level of the Colorado River reservoir behind Hoover Dam. The intake is the uppermost of three in the deep, drought-stricken lake that provides Las Vegas with 90% of its drinking water supply.

Vegas water intake now visible at drought-stricken Lake Mead

by Associated Press
Published: May 1, 2022

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