Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S., just hit its lowest level since it was filled in the 1930s. Boats, rusted debris — even human remains — are surfacing. This isn’t an isolated drought.

Despite historic holiday storms resulting in reservoirs to overflow in California, Lake Mead’s water level declines in 2025.

Water levels at the reservoir could hit 1,036.5 feet in 2027, according to new projections.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Southern Nevada's primary water source showed stability through October 2025, with Lake Mead and Lake Powell reservoir levels remaining relatively unchanged from the previous month.

Water levels in the largest water reservoir in the United States have dropped to record lows amid an ongoing drought. Lake Mead's water levels have dropped so low that its mineralized shores, once ...

These are the 10 US lakes that have lost the most water. The measurements are based on GRACE/GRACE-FO satellite data, USGS/Landsat monitoring, and USBR reports for long-term net storage declines, ...