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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Katie Hawkinson

America’s largest reservoir nears record-low water levels after dropping 6 feet in a month

The largest reservoir in the U.S. has reportedly dropped several feet in recent weeks, nearing its record low, a new report reveals.

Lake Mead, which is located on the Nevada-Arizona border, has dropped about six feet since March 1, FOX 5 Vegas reports. Boater Ron Klug told the outlet he was “shocked” to see “how low the water was” on Lake Mead, which now set just 20 feet above the all-time low.

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