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section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-08 02:00 PST
updated: 2026-11-08 02:00 PST
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# Analysis finds Lake Mead drops below 1,000 feet in dry conditions

Under critically dry conditions, Lake Mead fell below 1,000 feet in over 10% of years studied, an analysis found. Federal rules bar most withdrawals below that level.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/las-vegas/section/life.md) · Entities: [Lake Mead](/las-vegas/wiki/lake-mead.md)

## Coverage

- [The Nevada Independent](https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada-has-lots-of-water-in-a-lake-mead-bank-what-happens-if-water-levels-keep-dropping/), 2026-11-08 02:00 PST: Nevada has lots of water in a Lake Mead "bank." What happens if water levels keep dropping?

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.