Hoover Dam Lookout was added to Your Favorites!
Boulder City, Nevada
Claim this place to tell your story your way.
When it was completed in 1935, the Hoover Dam was the largest concrete structure and the largest hydroelectric power station in the world.
The dam features stunning art deco elements, including sculptures and terrazzo floors, designed by artist Oskar J.W. Hansen.
Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States by volume, was formed by the damming of the Colorado River.
The dam's electricity was crucial for the production of war supplies, powering factories in Southern California and Arizona.
The dam is uniquely situated on the border between Nevada and Arizona, with the state line running through the middle of the structure.
The Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, completed in 2010, offers a spectacular view of the dam and is the second-highest bridge in the United States.
Construction of the dam provided thousands of jobs during the Great Depression, offering economic relief to many families.
The dam was initially called Boulder Dam, but it was later renamed in honor of President Herbert Hoover.
