Lake Mead Suggest edit

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BeginnerRecommended cert

45Max dive depth

45.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

NoneCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

22.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

8.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Lake Mead is a large reservoir located on the Colorado River, straddling the border between Nevada and Arizona. It offers unique freshwater diving opportunities with a variety of submerged structures and a diverse aquatic ecosystem.

Lake Mead offers dives to submerged structures such as the foundations of the historic town of St. Thomas, which was flooded when the reservoir was formed.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: None Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 22.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 8.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand silt Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use a wide-angle lens for underwater landscapes, and be mindful of lighting conditions.

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