Hoover Dam Faces Massive Power Cut as Lake Mead Approaches Critical Low

Hoover Dam Faces Massive Power Cut as Lake Mead Approaches Critical Low

One of America’s most iconic hydroelectric facilities is heading toward a dramatic reduction in power generation as the Colorado River crisis deepens. Within the next year, Lake Mead is expected to drop below 1,035 feet above sea level—a critical threshold that will slash Hoover Dam’s electricity production by a staggering 70 percent. The looming power crisis represents the latest consequence of the Colorado River’s ongoing struggle to meet wate…