Hoover Dam

Arch-gravityUSA

CountryUSA

Height221 m

Year1936

TypeArch-gravity

RiverColorado

About Hoover Dam

An engineering marvel of the 20th century. 221 m tall. Created Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the USA. Built during the Great Depression, employing 5,000+ workers. 96 workers died during construction. The Art Deco design includes monument plaza and bronze angel sculptures.

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