What is the Hoover Dam?

Answer 1

built betweeen 1931 and 1936 by the us bareau of reclamation of the Colorado River between nevada and Arizona. the hoover dam was one of the major public works projects of the great deppression and new deal era.

Answer 2

The Hoover Dam is "special" in a number of ways. Consider these facts:

• At the time of its construction (1931-35), Hoover Dam was the largest concrete structure of any kind in the world.
• At the time of its completion, Hoover Dam was by a considerable margin the tallest dam in the world at 726 feet.
• At the time of its completion, Hoover Dam was the largest and most powerful power station in the world.
• During its construction, an entire city and a network of railroad track was built to accommodate it.
• Unlike practically anything the federal government undertakes today, Hoover Dam was finished on budget and two YEARS ahead of schedule.
• During its construction, over 150 people died, most of them project labor personnel.

Answer 3

The dam that confines Lake Mead and the Colorado River.

Answer 4

the Hoover Dam is a block of built stone that keeps the colorado river calm and in control.

Answer 5

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.