The water trapped behind the Hoover Dam is called Lake Mead, and it’s the largest man-made lake in the United States. Its deepest point is 532 feet at full capacity, although the water levels have been lower in recent years. Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the US in terms of water capacity, holding […]
The Hoover Dam is one of the most important engineering projects in American history, both because of what it does and because of what it represents. The initial purpose of the dam was very simple: it was designed to halt the flow of the Colorado River so the water could be distributed to farmers in […]
Despite being about 90 years old, the Hoover Dam is still generating plenty of electricity every year. There are 17 enormous turbines at the bottom of the dam – 9 on the Arizona side and 8 on the Nevada side – and together they generate about 4 billion kilowatt-hours of power every year. While that […]
Unfortunately, the road that runs across the top of the Hoover Dam is now closed to through-traffic, which means you can’t just drive over it anymore. However, if you’re just passing through the area and you’d like a glimpse of the nation’s most famous dam, you can get a pretty decent view as you cross […]
There is no entrance fee for the Hoover Dam, although you’ll have to buy a ticket if you want to go inside. There are a few different options for Hoover Dam tickets, each with its own price. The most basic option is the self-guided tour of the visitor center, which costs $10 and features narrated […]
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