Near Boulder City in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Boulder Dam! No!
Hoover Dam
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 20, 2024
1. Boulder Dam! No! Marker
The name of the dam has changed over the years, but the remarkable feat transcends names. The modern name is Hoover after the U.S. president in office during the initial construction. The Hoover Dam, the height of a 60 story building, is the highest concrete dam in the U.S. and at the time it was built, was the largest in the world. The dam regulates river flow, provides flood control and provides water storage supplying water to portions of California, Nevada, Arizona and Mexico. Because of the greater height between the upstream reservoir and the downstream outlet, the dam can produce some of the largest quantities of electricity in the U.S., generating about four billion kilowatt-hours of energy annually. Hoover Dam and Lake Mead are world-renowned tourist destinations. Lake Mead National Recreation Area attracts more than seven million visitors per year.
Captions
Aerial View of Hoover Dam. Image Credit: Bureau of Reclamation, Photographer: Andrew Pernick
Hoover Dam from Arizona Side. Image Credit: Bureau of Reclamation, Photographer: Alexander Stephens
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 35° 59.668′ N, 114°
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Regionally, this marker is in the Mojave Desert and in Greater Las Vegas. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Boulder City (here, next to this marker); Origin of the Dam (here, next to this marker); Tunnel Construction (here, next to this marker); Lake Mead National Recreation Area (here, next to this marker); The Colorado River (here, next to this marker); Dam Completion (here, next to this marker); Robert L. Mendenhall Scenic Overlook Obelisk (a few steps from this marker); Interstate 11 Project Team (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boulder City.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 20, 2024
2. Boulder Dam! No! Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 20, 2024
3. Hoover Dam
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
