Nevada 2009 - April Photo

Lake Mead

Bright yellow, brittlebush blooming on a rock ledge frame the stunning, cobalt blue water of Lake Mead. This lake is the result of Hoover Dam. It is one of the world's largest lakes created by a dam. Holding 9 trillion gallons of water, Lake Mead has 822 miles of shoreline. It is an attraction favored by water enthusiasts.