Lake Mead
Lake Mead is a reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. It is in the states of Nevada and Arizona. It is the largest reservoir in the US. It provides water to the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada as well as some of Mexico, supporting nearly 20 million people and large areas of farmland.
When it is full, Lake Mead is 112 miles (180 km) long and 532 feet (162 m) at its greatest depth. It is 1,229 feet (375 m) above sea level, has a surface area of 247 square miles (640 km2), and contains 28.23 million acre-feet (34.82 km3) of water.
It has not been full since 1983. In 2023 it was 29% full.[1]
Lake Mead Media
- Elwoodmead
Aerial view of Lake Mead in August 2010.
Lake Mead from space in November 1985: North is facing downward to the right. The Colorado River can be seen leading southward away from the lake on the top left. The Hoover Dam is located where the river meets the lake.
Sediment-laden water from the Colorado River flowing into Lake Mead in March 2013.
Lake Mead in October 2021, as seen from the Hoover Dam with the white band showing the high water level.
A comparison of Lake Mead water levels from July 2000 to July 2015.
References
- ↑ "Water: pricing is the key to equitable access". Financial Times. 2023-03-12. https://www.ft.com/content/3d07f27d-5f25-4fb4-b124-bfac03cc3772. Retrieved 2023-03-14.