Hoover Dam, Arch-gravity dam in US
The Hoover Dam is an arch-gravity dam in the United States, specifically located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River on the border between Nevada and Arizona.
Inception in 1931, the Hoover Dam was constructed for purposes such as flood control, water storage, and hydroelectric power generation.
It's a major tourist attraction that offers a glimpse into earlier times when large-scale infrastructure projects were a source of national pride.
Today, the dam contributes to public water supply, irrigation, and produces hydroelectricity supplying power to several states.
The dam is also a National Historic Landmark which is a notable recognition of historical significance.
Location: Mohave County
Location: Clark County
Inception: 1931
Architect: Gordon Kaufmann
Official opening: 1936
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
Height: 221.4 m
Length: 379 m
Width: 14 m
Photo author: Henner Zeller
Photo license: CC BY-SA
Website: usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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