Water Supply for Three US States Drips Down, Lake Mead at Record Low Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has reached a record low, with water levels plummeting by two thirds.
This precipitous drop has far reaching implications for millions of Americans who rely on this vital resource for drinking water, agriculture, and electricity.
The numbers are stark: Lake Mead's dwindling capacity threatens the very foundation of America's western water infrastructure.