Lake Mead plummets to historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
Lake Mead has reached its lowest water level in 90 years, signaling a severe water crisis for the American West. The reservoir, which serves millions of people, is struggling due to prolonged drought and the depletion of the Colorado River.
A paddle boat in Lake Mead near the Hoover Dam, far below the bathtub ring of light minerals indicating the lack of water, near Boulder City, Nevada, on 7 August. A paddle boat in Lake Mead near the Hoover Dam, far below the bathtub ring of light minerals indicating the lack of water, near Boulder City, Nevada, on 7 August. Colorado river crisis Lake Mead plummets to historic low water level as Colorado River struggles Levels at reservoir along Arizona-Nevada border dipped below previous record set in 2022, amid water crisis in west
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