El Niño (Q8773214) is the warm phase of ENSO, and expert analysis indicates limited impact on Lake Mead (Q49303794) levels behind the Hoover Dam (Q14716460).
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Updated Aug 19
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What happened
El Niño (Q8773214) is the warm phase of ENSO, and expert analysis indicates limited impact on Lake Mead (Q49303794) levels behind the Hoover Dam (Q14716460).
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
Part of
Low water levels in Lake Mead, managed by the Hoover Dam, are causing water availability issues for millions in Colorado.Also in this story
- Dropping reservoir levels at the Hoover Dam are ending reliance on cheap hydropower for Nevada customers.
- Drought conditions are causing reduced snowmelt feeding the river in Colorado.
- Desalination plant could help stabilize Lake Mead, and parties agreed to explore shared benefits from the river.
- Lake Mead levels are affecting tourism and business viability in the surrounding region.
The entities involved
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El Niño
Spanish rap artist
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Lake Mead
lake in Johnston County, Wyoming, United States
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Hoover Dam
dam of the Big Walnut Creek in Ohio, USA
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