See accompanying text summary for forecast statements. By the end of 2024, water storage in lake mead is expected to be a bit lower than it was by the end of last year.
The rising water levels at lake mead and lake powell in recent months from that strong winter snowmelt, though, mean that cuts to nevada, arizona and mexico in 2024 will be eased slightly. Lake powell is at 3,558.25 feet.
It Now Sits At Just 27% Capacity.
Sunday, may 5, 2024 12:00:00 pm level is 157.49 feet below full pool of 1,229.00.#color.
With The Current Elevation At 1,075 Feet 2 Inches, We've Seen An Impressive Increase Of Over 4 Feet Since Our Last Update.
The department of interior announced a $700 million investment in water conservation projects across the lower colorado.
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It Now Sits At Just 27% Capacity.
Photos from 2000, 2021 and 2022 show how lake mead's shoreline has mineralized and the water level has fallen over the past 22 years.
Lake Mead's Level Currently Stands At Just Under 1,077 Feet.
In fact, statistics from the bureau of reclamation detail that water levels at lake mead during may of 2022 and 2023 were at record lows.