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Lake Mead Hits New Record Low | Bend News
Lake Mead just hit an all-time low, dropping below 1,045 feet — even lower than its previous record from 2022 — threatening millions who rely on it for water and power. Formed by the Hoover Dam, this reservoir is part of the critical Colorado River system that serves 40 million people across the western U.S. and Mexico. The decline stems from a prolonged drought and record-low snowpack in the river basin, with warmer winters reducing snowmelt. Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir, is also plummeting toward a dangerous level where it can no longer generate electricity. With projections…
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