First called Boulder Dam, the big dam helped create energy, distribute water through the Southwest. Some want to get rid of ...

Hoover Dam (above) at 726 feet is the highest dam in this hemisphere, shown on May 27, 1960, will be 25 years old tomorrow. The huge concrete wall blocks Black Canyon and the Colorado River.

The Hoover Dam is a must-visit destination, steeped in history and packed with awe-inspiring sights, just minutes from Las Vegas. Here's your guide to the ins and outs.

Discover the history, engineering, and natural beauty of the Hoover Dam. Plan your visit with tips, tours, and nearby ...

• Hoover Dam is about 270 miles northwest of Phoenix and about 33 miles southeast of Las Vegas. • To reach the dam from U.S. 93, take Exit 2 on the Nevada side.

Yes, Hoover Dam tours can fill up and sell out, especially on weekends and during peak travel seasons. You can buy tickets for the Power Plant Tour online in advance.

The Hoover Dam can produce enough electricity for roughly 1.3 million Americans each year. But that power is dwindling.

Construction of the Hoover Dam, on the Nevada-Arizona border, began on this day in history, July 7, 1930. It covers over 220 acres and is a National Historic Landmark.

Hoover Dam guide, Matt, explaining to the tourists one of the power plants within the dam, as seen on 01/06/24. The guides are well informed and love to answer questions posed by visitors ...

The Hoover Dam is the most famous such example in North America, and for good reason. Built between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression, the project was truly a feat of engineering for the time.