Lake Mead water level rises defies projections

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — When it comes to water and Lake Mead, every little bit helps, right? Load Error That is proving to be correct this spring as the water level at Lake Mead fights to stay above the most recent projections put out by the government. When could remains at Lake Mead, including body in barrel, be identified? According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s “Most Probable 24-Month Study” published in March, Lake Mead was projected to have dropped to approximately 1,043.06 feet (above sea level). But, as of Monday morning, Lake Mead’s water level was at 1,045.91, almost…