Aug 072008
Hoover Dam, also known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Arizona and Nevada. When completed in 1935, it was both the world’s largest electric power producing facility and the world’s largest concrete structure. It was surpassed in both respects by the Grand Coulee Dam in 1945. It is currently the world’s 34th largest hydroelectric generating station. Arizona sightseeing tours.
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It was the world’s largest electric power producing facility and the world’s largest concrete structure.I think this is just great.
It is currently the world’s 34th largest hydroelectric generating station.
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This dam once known as Boulder Dam and was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression, and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin Roosevelt.
Its very good that it is currently the world’s 34th largest hydroelectric generating station.
Nevertheless, Six Companies turned over the dam to the federal government.
For six years, after the construction of the dam and while Lake Mead filled, virtually no water reached the mouth of the river The changes in water use caused by Hoover Dam’s construction had an impact on the Colorado River Delta.
Well,nice knowing about this Hoover Dam…It is currently the world’s 34th largest hydroelectric generating station.great…
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Good to know about hoover dam…, it was both the world’s largest electric power producing facility..AND NOW It is currently the world’s 34th largest hydroelectric generating station….
The dam was controversially named in honor of President Herbert Hoover.
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Good to read about Hoover Dam.. It is currently the world’s 34th largest hydroelectric generating station…it is a one of the most famous dam..
It is currently the world’s 34th largest hydroelectric generating station in the world!! So nice view to look it from above.
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Hoover Dam looks like heaven when looked from the top. It’s currently the world’s 34th largest hydroelectric generating station.