Lake Mead, USA

Lake Mead, when full, has the largest capacity of freshwater in the USA. As a result it:

• Provides water for the Hoover Dam which generates 3.3 Terawatt/hours of electricity annually. Due to low water levels the dam is only producing 26% of its generating capacity.
• Provides millions of dollars of economic impact from tourism.
• Supports plants and animals and the overall ecological health of the area.