Then and Now

Then and Now. . , There have been a lot of changes since Hoover Dam was complete in 1935. , , Among those changes are a bridge that rivals the dam as an engineering achievement. But the old is as impressive as the new. Nearly a century after its builders met the daunting challenges of the dam’s massive size and remove location, Hoover Dam is still delivering power and water just as its designers intended., [Caption]: Arizona Spillway. Hoover Dam’s spillways direct water around the dam when Lake Mead exceeds capacity., [Caption]: Memorial Bridge. The highlight of many visitors’ Hoover Dam experience is enjoying the view of the dam from the Bridge walkway., [Caption]: Visitor Center and Observation Deck. Your purchase of a tour ticket allows you to see the inner workings of the dam, explore exhibit galleries, and enjoy dramatic views from the Observation Deck. , [Caption]: Monument Plaza. The work of sculptor Oskar J.W. Hansen includes a star chart, zodiac compass, and the famous winged Figures of the Republic. , [Caption]: Original Exhibit Building. The raised-relief map in this building, completed by master exhibit craftsmen in the 1930’s, took more than a year to build., [Caption]: Nevada Spillway. Each of the two spillways at Hoover Dam can handle the flow of Niagara Falls., [Caption]: Intake Towers. The intake towers channel water from Lake Mead through giant pipes – called penstocks – to the turbines that generate electricity. ,