"Western Water Crisis: Dam Issues Threaten Southwest's Supply"

Damage to the infrastructure of Glen Canyon Dam, including deterioration in steel tubes that allow water to pass through the dam, has raised concerns about potential water shortages in the Southwest, particularly for California, Nevada, Arizona, and Mexico. The dam's design poses structural risks under low reservoir levels, potentially leaving as much water stranded as California's largest reservoir. Federal officials are analyzing potential fixes, but the situation adds complications to long-term water management plans for the Colorado River, which has long been overallocated and has seen reduced flows due to climate change.