Hoover Dam, NV

About Hoover Dam

The creation of the Hoover Dam was an immense project that took place almost a century ago, during the time of the Great Depression. When the project was finally completed in 1935, Hoover Dam stood as the tallest dam of its time at 726 feet tall. It took nearly 5 million barrels of cement to complete; it put that it recognizable terms, that would have been enough cement to pave a road from San Francisco to New York City!

Now, this famous dam draws over a million visitors each year to see its impressive arch and learn its inspiring history.

While visiting the dam, you can take tours of the power plant, enjoy the panoramic views from the observation decks, and even take a non-powered watercraft out onto the Colorado River (you will need to contact a livery service to do this.)