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| Colorado River Commission of Nevada Drought |
The Colorado River System is experiencing the worst drought on record, lowering Lake Mead levels nearly 70 ft. In response, the Southern Nevada Water Authority, in coordination with its member agencies, and the the Colorado River Commission, have developed a drought plan for Southern Nevada. Please visit the Southern Nevada Water Authority's Drought web page at http://www.snwa.com/html/wr_drought.html .
| Dam, Canyon and Penstock Comparsions |
| Drought Monitor |
| National Drought Mitigation Center |
| National Weather and Climate Center |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area Low Water Web Site |
Lake Mead at Full* Water Elevation
 March 1998. - Click to Enlarge |
 June 1995 - Click to Enlarge |
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* Approximately 1220 Ft. above sea level. Maxium elevation is 1229 Ft. |
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| Picture of Hoover Dam taken in July of 2002. Lake Mead elevation = 1159.00 ft., 69% of capacity | Picture of Hoover Dam taken in February of 2003. Lake Mead elevation = 1,154.5 ft. 61% of capacity | Picture of Hoover Dam taken in August 2003. Lake Mead elevation = 1142.1 ft. 60% of capacity |
Photo Comparsions of Boulder Canyon
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| Boulder Canyon, April 2000 | Picture of Lake Mead taken from the Arizona side of Hoover Dam (February 2003) Lake Mead elevation = 1154.5 Ft, 61% of capacity. | Picture of Lake Mead taken from the Arizona side of Hoover Dam (August 2003) Lake Mead elevation = 1142.5 Ft, 60% of capacity. |
Photo Comparsion of Penstocks
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 August 2003 - Click to Enlarge |