Lake Mead, Water reservoir in Clark County and Mohave County, United States
Lake Mead extends across Nevada and Arizona borders, stretching 115 miles with depths reaching 532 feet at the Hoover Dam section.
The construction of Hoover Dam in 1935 created Lake Mead, submerging multiple archaeological sites including the ancient Puebloan settlement known as Lost City.
The reservoir serves as a central element in water resource management for the southwestern United States, providing water to 25 million people.
Visitors can access four marinas around the lake for boat rentals, while the recreation area maintains 900 camping spots across multiple designated zones.
Recent water level decreases have exposed previously submerged structures, including the 1948 B-29 Superfortress crash site and the ruins of St Thomas.
Location: Clark County
Location: Mohave County
Inception: 1964
Elevation above the sea: 372 m
GPS coordinates: 36.25000,-114.39000
Latest update: June 15, 2025 00:47
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