The federal government is preparing to starve Lake Mead of water to keep Lake Powell alive, and the tradeoff could cut Hoover Dam’s electricity output by 40% before the end of 2026. The U.S. Bureau of ...

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has freed up $52 million that water managers will use to replace three old turbines at Hoover ...

The Bureau of Reclamation is releasing $52 million to fund upgrades and repairs at the Hoover Dam, officials announced today.

Federal officials have said they have no choice but to reduce water flows from Lake Powell, hundreds of miles upstream, to prevent another dam from shutting down ...

A major investment is headed to Hoover Dam as federal officials move to shore up hydropower production amid prolonged drought ...

$52M in funds is now available for Hoover Dam modernization near Las Vegas, Gov. Lombardo says, improving reliability as Lake ...

Drought has lowered the water level behind the Hoover Dam so much that its electricity output is at risk and may not be ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Lake Powell has been thrown a temporary lifeline as federal officials ...

Lake Mead's water levels could drop to 1,020 feet by July 2027. The lowest recorded level was at around 1,040 feet in 2022.