Lake Mead keeps rising, crews adjust boat ramp for higher water level

August 24, 2022

Workers at Lake Mead on Wednesday did something not seen in many years. They actually raised a boat launch ramp.

The ramp at Hemenway Harbor was briefly closed as crews adjusted the pipe mat and dock for account for rising water level.

You read that right.

As KLAS reported on Monday, Lake Mead has risen 2 feet 8 inches over the past four weeks.

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