Lake Mead

Lake Mead is a man-made reservoir located on the Colorado River between the states of Arizona and Nevada, about 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas. It is the largest reservoir in the United States by volume when it is full, with a capacity of 26.12 million acre-feet. Lake Mead was created by the construction of the Hoover Dam, which was completed in 1936. The lake provides water to millions of people in Arizona, Nevada, California, and Mexico, as well as supporting a thriving recreation industry. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and camping at the lake and surrounding area.