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Lake Mead is the reservoir lake formed in Arizona and Nevada by Hoover Dam.
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∙ 14y agoLake Mead backs up behind Hoover Dam.
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How was lake mead held back during the construction of the Hoover Dam?
Lake Mead is formed by the dam; until the dam was finished, there was no Lake Mead to hold back. The river was diverted during the construction.
Is Lake Mead and Hoover dam the same Lake?
The Hoover dam is at the end of Lake Mead. So they are not the same thing.
What structure caused Lake Mead to be created?
Hoover Dam although it was called Boulder Dam back then.
This dam is the creator of Lake Mead outside of Las Vegas?
the hoover dam
How far from Hoover Dam to Grand Canyon?
It is a 3 hour drive from the Hoover dam to the Grand Canyon viewing areas. The Grand Canyon National Park actually adjoins the Lake Mead Recreational Area which surrounds the reservoir held back by Hoover Dam.
When was Lake Powell formed?
After Hoover Dam's construction was completed in 1936.
What lake near Las Vegas helps the Hoover dam generate electricity for those bright city lights?
Hoover dam impounds Lake Mead.
Which river is Hoover Dam a massive power plant located on?
Hoover Dam is on the Colorado River. The water backed up behind the dam is called Lake Mead.
What is the largest man-made lake in the us it was created by the Hoover Dam?
Lake Mead
Is lake mead man made?
Lake Mead was formed by the building of the Hoover Dam.
What dam holds enough water to make Lake Mead?
Hoover
What is a large lake near the Hoover Dam on Colorado river?
Hears the short answer Lake Mead. :)
