the story of hoover dam

arc identifier 37058 / local identifier 115.31. explains the overwhelming need to control and regulate the raging waters of the colorado river; the 1928 passage of the boulder canyon project authorizing construction of the hoover dam; the ensuing construction of diversion tunnels and then the dam itself; building of support facilities, such as a steel fabrication plant for giant pipe construction; and creation of hydroelectric operations that provided electricity to california, nevada, and arizona. also details how lake mead evolved into a successful recreational area as a result of the dam construction. department of the interior. bureau of reclamation. (06/20/1923 - 11/06/1979)

the story of hoover dam