Henderson, Nevada, receives about 20% of the electricity generated by the Hoover Dam. The city relies on this hydroelectric power to meet a portion of its energy needs, contributing to its overall energy mix. This allocation is part of the broader distribution of Hoover Dam's electricity to various municipalities and utilities in the region.
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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.
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.
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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 hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam is allocated primarily to southern California, and also to the states of Nevada and Arizona. See:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam