Elevation context
368.83 feet above the available-record low
The lowest daily value in the available dataset occurred February 2, 1935.
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Lake Mead · Hoover Dam
Lake Mead & Hoover Dam
Follow the reservoir at the center of Lower Colorado River planning, from daily elevation and Hoover Dam releases to hydropower and 2 and 5 year projections.
Reservoir storage
Percent full
26.4%
full
What stands out
Why Lake Mead is worth watching now
Latest elevation through .
Power threshold
88.83 feet above minimum power pool
This compares the latest Lake Mead elevation with the 950-foot minimum power pool reference.
Open the supporting dataOne-year movement
16.81 feet lower than one year ago
The comparison uses the latest reading and the nearest available daily reading from one year earlier.
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Go deeper into Hoover Dam
Each destination is built around a different operational question.
01
Reservoir
Water Level
Historic levels, daily forecasts, and the key elevation references that shape operations.
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02
River operations
Releases
Daily Hoover Dam flow, recent history, acre-foot context, and the operating forecast.
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03
Powerplant
Hydropower
Daily generation, period forecasts, and published Hoover Dam target comparisons.
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04
Planning projections
2 and 5 year projections
Elevation, release, and energy scenarios together with monthly reviews and CRMMS ensemble analysis.
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A practical guide to reading 24-Month Study planning traces alongside CRMMS ensemble frequencies and testing important reservoir thresholds without overstating certainty.