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The water that is trapped by the dam is directed through tunnels that have water turbines (they look just like the turbine jet engines you see on planes) and the water then flows through the turbines turning them and generating electricity. You therefore convert the energy of the water moving through the turbines which moves the generator that makes electricity.
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Hoover dam is located?
The Hoover Dam is located on the border between Nevada and Arizona.
Why did Herbert Hoover build the Hoover Dam?
Herbert Hoover didn't build the dam, it was just named in honour of him. The Hoover Dam boarders Nevada and Arizona. The dam was built in order to create jobs during the Great Depression and it succeeded
What was Hoover Dam first called?
boulder dam
What are other names for Hoover Dam?
Boulder Dam.
Boulder dam was renamed in this presidents honor?
Hoover dam (Boulder) was named in honor of Pres. Herbert W. Hoover.
How does the hoover dam provide power to California navada and Arizona?
Dams have turbines that turn with the water and create electricity.
Why did president Hoover want build Hoover Dam?
To provide the western states with irrigation and electricity-
What percentage of US power is 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.
Where does Las Vegas electricity come from?
nevada power, not hoover dam
How much electricity does Hoover Dam produce today?
6000000000 volts
What lake near Las Vegas helps the Hoover dam generate electricity for those bright city lights?
Hoover dam impounds Lake Mead.
Did Hoover do the Hoover Dam?
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.
How does the Hoover Dam work?
The hoover dam works by spouting water out of penstocks and into a man-made river, which then enters the dam and the moving water turns the turbines of the generator, which produces the energy we need to power things.
What did the Hoover dam create?
During the depression, it created jobs.
What area of the country is the main benefactor of electricity generated by the hoover dam?
CA
What area of the country is the main benefactor of the electricity generated by the Hoover Dam?
CA
Is dams built on rivers to produce electricity?
Because you need running water to spin the turbines to create electricity in a hydro plant.
