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Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Arizona category. Published on August 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Reis Thebault. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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.
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