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Is the Hoover Dam a source of hydro power?
yes
What is the advantages of having the Hoover Dam?
Advantages of the Hoover Dam is that it prevents flooding along the Colorado River. It provides Hydro-Electric Power to people living nearby :)
Does the Hoover Dam use solar energy?
No, it produces hydro-electric energy, though solar energy was used to get the water recycled from the oceans into the dam.
What does hydro electricty mean?
Hydroelectricity is generated by huge amount of water pouring through electric turbines in a water dam. Great Coulee Dam, Hoover Dam, and Lower Granite Dam are some that I can think of.
What is the name of the dam on Colorado river between Arizona and Nevada?
There are six of them on the Colorado river. Glenn Canyon dam, Hoover dam, Davis dam, Parker dam, Palo Verde diversion dam and Imperial dam.
What is the nickname of Hoover dam?
A nickname for the Hoover Dam is Boulder Dam.
Which is bigger Hoover dam or Glen dam?
Hoover
How do you spell Hoover Dam?
hoover dam =D
Where is the water for the hoover dam stored?
In the hoover dam.
What type of energy does Hoover Dam produce?
Yes it does, it is the largest hydroelectricity producer in the U.S. The hoover dam does produce Hydroelectricty but is is only the 5th largest producer. Grand Coulee Dam is #1 at 6809 MW followed by Chief Joseph Dam 6220MW, John Day Dam 2160 (all on the Columbia river) and Niagria Falls 2515 MW(U.S. side). Hoover Dam produces 2080MW.
When did Hoover Dam open?
Hoover dam opened in 1920
When was the Hoover dam discovered?
Hoover Dam was built by people.
