Satellite Photos Show Shrinking Lake Mead, Powell as Levels Hit Record Lows

The two largest reservoirs in the country lie along the drought-stricken Colorado River, a vital artery for the American West.

Levels in Lakes Mead and Powell have not been so low since 1957, underscoring a water crisis that plagues seven states that rely on the Colorado River.

The water level at Lake Powell on the Colorado River, the second-largest reservoir in the country, has dipped to a record low.  The lake’s elevation was 3,519.8 feet as of Sunday, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR). The Associated Press reported Sunday that Lake Powell’s water level on Saturda

The vital Lake Powell reservoir in Utah and Arizona has seen its water levels decline to record lows over the weekend amid a severe drought.