Sen. Mark Warner wants to rein in a 218-year old law granting presidents sweeping power to send troops to suppress protests, ...

The worst-case forecast has Lake Powell falling to low enough levels by the end of next year to halt electricity production ...

The long-term drying of the American Southwest poses a gathering and measurable threat to hydropower generation in the Colorado River basin. Should Lake Mead, the reservoir formed by Hoover Dam, ...

Lake Mead falls to lowest level since Hoover Dam's construction as "apocalyptic" heatwave and drought hit parts of US.

Though it's a vital part of Colorado's ecosystem and draws millions of visitors annually, this manmade lake controversially ...

It’s wildfire season once again, and drought paired with meager snowpack isn’t doing Southern Nevada any favors, said Kacey ...

The acting assistant secretary for water and science also said the Interior Department could seek changes to the “Law of the River” to enshrine a ...

Melting snow from California's Sierra Nevada is filling reservoirs. But dry conditions have shrunk the flow of the Colorado River, straining a vital supply for Southern California.

Construction on the dam was completed on March 1, 1936, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. "It is an American icon if there ever was one," said Glennon, author of the book, "Unquenchable ...

The town was built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Six Companies, Inc., the government agency and joint venture of construction companies responsible for constructing the dam.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Billy Idol will use his "Rebel Yell" to raise awareness of dire drought conditions in the U.S. West with performance at the Hoover Dam.. In a press release on Wednesday ...

The drought is making weather patterns—such as seasonal rainfall—harder to predict, ... Do you have a question about the Hoover Dam? Let us know via science@newsweek.com.