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To provide the western states with irrigation and electricity-
Yes, you are correct regarding the electoral votes for Hoover in 1932.
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nevada power, not hoover dam
The Hoover Dam generates 4.2 billion kW/h of electricity each year. The United States produced about 4.151 trillion kW/h of electricity in 2010. This means the Hoover Dam produced about .101% of the total US power.
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The Hoover Dam was constructed to control flooding on the Colorado River and to generate electricity. As part of that function, it created a large lake that serves as a water reservoir and a recreational facility.
Hoover dam impounds Lake Mead.
The lake near Las Vegas that helps the Hoover Dam generate electricity for the city is Lake Mead. It is America's biggest reservoir.
The Hoover Dam, also called Boulder Dam, generates electricity and provides flood control. It also creates a large lake used as a water reservoir and for recreational purposes.