Hoover Dam, Concrete arch-gravity dam in Black Canyon, US
The Hoover Dam stretches 379 meters across the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona states, rising 221 meters above the canyon floor.
During the Great Depression, from 1931 to 1936, over 21,000 workers contributed to building this dam, creating new employment opportunities in the region.
The Art Deco design by Gordon Kaufmann incorporates carved concrete structures and geometric patterns throughout the dam's external facades and interior spaces.
The dam produces over 2,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power while managing water resources for millions of residents in the southwestern United States.
The facility maintains two time zones simultaneously, as Nevada operates on Pacific Time while Arizona follows Mountain Time throughout the year.
Location: Mohave County
Location: Clark County
Inception: 1931
Architects: Gordon Kaufmann
Official opening: 1936
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
Height: 376 m
Length: 379 m
Width: 200 m
Operator: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Website: http://usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam
GPS coordinates: 36.01583,-114.73778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:42
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