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That depends how powerful the turbines are and how many the dam has.
The Hoover Dam is only one dam. If you are talking about all the dams on the Colorado River there are six dams Glen Canyon dam, Hoover dam, Davis dam, Parker dam, Paulo Verde Diversion dam, and Imperial dam.
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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.
Electrical energy - the turbines drive generators
Take for example, a dam. Water flows through the gates (when opened) of the dam and turn turbines. Inside these turbines are coils of copper usually that generate electricity.
Take for example, a dam. Water flows through the gates (when opened) of the dam and turn turbines. Inside these turbines are coils of copper usually that generate electricity.
submerged turbines, not as efficient as a dam though
A hydroelectric dam uses the force of flowing water to drive turbines which generate electric power.
Depends upon the dam and how many and how big the turbines are. A small dam with a single generator would to well for a very small town. Hoover Dam can generate 4 billion kilowatt-hours a year - enough to serve 1.3 million people.
Depends upon the dam and how many and how big the turbines are. A small dam with a single generator would to well for a very small town. Hoover Dam can generate 4 billion kilowatt-hours a year - enough to serve 1.3 million people.
When water falls in the dam there are turbines present, when water falls with full force it turns the turbines.