National Park Service manages the area near Lake Mead, which is near Las Vegas and built by the Hoover Dam.
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Updated Aug 18
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What happened
National Park Service manages the area near Lake Mead, which is near Las Vegas and built by the Hoover Dam.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Shrinking Lake Mead reduces water pressure, prompting government investment in infrastructure while dam output affects regional electricity supply.Sub-event
Descriptive facts about the geography and management of the Lake Mead area.1 source
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The entities involved
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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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Las Vegas
seat of Clark County, and largest city in state of Nevada, United States
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