Boulder City in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Discover Hoover Dam
Explore an American Icon
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, September 9, 2025
1. Discover Hoover Dam Marker
The Bureau of Reclamation welcomes you to Hoover Dam, one of the exceptional engineering achievements of the 20th Century.
Hoover Dam and Lake Mead have provided a reliable supply of water and affordable electricity to the people of the Southwest since the 1930s. The growth of great American cities like Los Angeles would not have been possible without the dam. Nor would the irrigated farmlands of the region, which supply 80% of Americans' winter fruits and vegetables, have been able to produce such bounty.
We hope you enjoy your visit to one of America's truly special places.
See How it Works
When you purchase a tour ticket, you not only get to see the inner workings of the dam, but you can also explore Hoover Dam's exhibit galleries and enjoy fantastic views from the observation deck.
Did you know?
The Hoover Dam weighs as much as 18 Empire State Buildings, 685 Eiffel Towers, 29,000 Statue of Liberties, or 46,000 blue whales.
Who pays the bills?
No tax dollars are used to operate Hoover Dam. Operating costs are paid with revenues from the sale of electricity, as well as tour and parking fees.
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From quaint museums to remote canyons, the Hoover Dam area offers activities for every age, ability and taste. We hope you will take some time to explore all that the region has to offer.
Be Cool, Be Safe!
Dozens of workers died from heat-related causes during the construction of the Hoover Dam. Don't be a statistic! Drink plenty of water, Wear a hat and apply sunscreen. Call 911 in an emergency.
Erected by Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features.
Location. 36° 0.907′ N, 114° 44.693′ W. Marker is in Boulder City, Nevada, in Clark County. It is on Hoover Dam Access Road. This marker is next to Breaking the Bottle neck. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 Hoover Dam Access Road, Boulder City NV 89005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Nevada’s Colorado River Valley, 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: For the Record (here, next to this marker); Worthy of the Neighborhood (here, next to this marker); Breaking the Bottle Neck (here, next to this marker); Step by Step (here, next to this marker); Design Decisions (here, next to this marker); Get Good Footing with Anchors & Foundations (a few steps from this marker); Find Solid Ground with Surveys & Tests (within shouting distance of this marker); America's Finest (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boulder City.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photo 1. submitted on September 27, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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