Lake Mohave is 94 percent full, while Lake Mead, which has steadily risen throughout the spring and summer, is only 34 percent full.
at 34 percent full and stop its upward trek until the winter months when precipitation is expected to return. Downstream, if the smaller Lake Mohave fills to capacity, it's a sign that Lake Mead could see another increase in water levels.
"Downstream from [Mead], Lake Mohave is 94 percent full and that's really good news," AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva toldLake Mead, the country's largest man-made water reservoir, formed by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in the Southwestern United States, is at 34 percent capacity. Downstream, Lake Mohave is at 94 percent capacity, and if it continues to rise, it could be a good sign for Lake Mead.
However, the state of Lake Mohave and Parker Dam could reflect how Lake Mead will perform in the coming weeks. If they continue to rise, it implies that Lake Mead may follow suit. Data from website Lakes Online shows that for the last several years in September, Lake Mohave has maintained water levels near 643 feet. The lake starts to drop sharply in September and October, similar to Lake Mead, and begins to rise again in November when precipitation falls during the winter season.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Are Lake Mead levels done rising? What chart showsLake Mead has started to level off as the 2023 water year nears its end.
Read more »
Lake Mead levels still critical, 'multibillion-dollar deficit' fearedDespite the wet weather this year, the lake remains at dire levels and fears remain that it could reach dead pool levels.
Read more »
Authorities searching for two who went missing in water at Lake PerrisOne man was tubing behind a boat and fell in the water. A second jumped in to help him. Both remain missing.
Read more »
Large alligator sends Girl Scouts scrambling from water of Texas lake (video)A cellphone video shows the alligator swimming toward a group of Girls Scouts in a lake in Huntsville, Texas.
Read more »
Milwaukee suburb delaying start of Lake Michigan water withdrawals to early OctoberA Milwaukee suburb has pushed back plans to begin withdrawing millions of gallons of water per day from Lake Michigan to early October.
Read more »
2-month-old among 25 who jumped into water after houseboat fire at Lake PowellA house boat at Lake Powell caught on fire after the motor exploded on Wednesday. The entire boat was engulfed in flames soon after the family escaped, and thankfully nobody was hurt.
Read more »