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What famous dam is named after president Hoover?

When the dam was in its planning stages, in 1930, Herbert Hoover was President. It was then in 1930 that Secretary Ickes stated publicly that Hoover Dam was to be built, noting that naming a dam after a president was appropriate. In 1933, when Hoover was not re-elected, the name was reverted to Boulder Dam. It remained Bould Dam until 1947, when an act of Congress officially re-named the dam Hoover Dam.


What president was the dam named after?

Herbert Hoover - Boulder Dam in the Black Canyon on the Colorado River was renamed to Hoover Dam in his honor.


When was the Hoover dam build?

1930


Who build the Hoover Dam?

Chuck Norris


What were some of the projects proposed by president hoover and how effective were they?

There were alot of effective projects but the most effective was the Hoover Dam.


How much concrete in Hoover Dam?

The Hoover dam weighs 6,600,000 tons. It took 3,250,000 cubic yards of concrete to build the dam itself


Which president had a dan named after him?

That's Dam. President Hoover.


Who was the president of the Hoover Dam when it was completed?

President Franklin Roosevelt


Who paid to build the Hoover Dam?

The United States.


What obstacles did they overcome to build the Hoover Dam?

Trees


Who was the president responsible for creating the Hoover Dam?

Herbert Hoover


When was the boulder dam name changed to the Hoover dam?

The Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1930, in honor of President Herbert Hoover, who played a key role in its construction. The name change reflected Hoover's significant contributions to the project during his tenure as Secretary of Commerce and later as President. The dam was originally referred to as Boulder Dam during its construction, but the name was changed to recognize Hoover's influence and support.