Las Vegas Water Intelligence
Nevada · 646,790 residentsLas Vegas is almost entirely dependent on the Colorado River via Lake Mead, which has seen historic low levels. Intense water conservation rules apply.
About Water Supply in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is almost entirely dependent on the Colorado River via Lake Mead, which has seen historic low levels. Intense water conservation rules apply.
Hi3 Water tracks 200 water assets within 50km of Las Vegas, including springs, wells, aquifers, and water rights transactions. The average Water Intelligence Score in this area is 65.8/100. The most common asset type is River (152 assets).
Data sources: USGS, EPA, state water boards. Report last updated: October 17, 2026.
Water Assets Near Las Vegas
Top Water Assets Near Las Vegas
Ranked by Water Intelligence Score (WIS)
- 1
Las Vegas Valley Deep Fossil Aquifer
Fossil Water400 GPM76WIS - 2
Deer Creek
River1,205 GPM69WIS - 3
Deer Creek
River1,067 GPM69WIS - 4
Rainbow Detention Basin Dam
Reservoir791,289 GPM68WIS - 5
Hoover Dam
Reservoir50,000,000 GPM68WIS - 6
Deer Creek
River1,688 GPM67WIS - 7
Lovell Wash
River3,252 GPM67WIS - 8
Lovell Wash
River3,215 GPM67WIS - 9
Deer Creek
River1,711 GPM67WIS - 10
Deer Creek
River1,704 GPM67WIS
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