The largest U.S. reservoir, Lake Mead on the Nevada-Arizona border, is falling to record low levels as a prolonged drought continues to strain water supplies. Multiple outlets report that the lake is at roughly 27% of capacity and its surface elevation is about 317.1–317.14 meters.
Fortune notes the level is the lowest since the reservoir was filled nearly 90 years ago, highlighting how deep the current water crisis has become for western states. Free Malaysia Today similarly points to the reservoir’s severely reduced capacity, underscoring that the ongoing dry conditions are continuing to lower the lake’s water level.
