BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Hoover Dam towers more than 700 feet above Black Canyon on the Arizona-Nevada state line, holding back the waters of the Colorado River. On top of the dam, where visitors ...

An explosion and subsequent fire has shocked visitors at the Hoover Dam in Nevada. “Boulder City Fire Department is en route to an emergency call at Hoover Dam.

Hoover Dam gravity effect: The Hoover Dam, located on the border of Nevada and Arizona in the United States, is famous worldwide for its unique features. The structure of the Hoover Dam is such ...

Discover the history, engineering, and natural beauty of the Hoover Dam. Plan your visit with tips, tours, and nearby ...

First called Boulder Dam, the big dam helped create energy, distribute water through the Southwest. Some want to get rid of dams on the Colorado River. Read more.

Best Nevada places to visit 11. Hoover Dam: Built in the 1930s, this groundbreaking engineering feat created the United States' largest reservoir, Lake Mead.

California and six other states that use water from the Colorado River are nearing a 2026 deadline to come up with new rules for sharing shrinking supplies.

Construction of the Hoover Dam, on the Nevada-Arizona border, began on this day in history, July 7, 1930. It covers over 220 acres and is a National Historic Landmark.

Completion When Hoover Dam and Lake Mead were finished, it became an integral water storage system for the lower basin states of California, Nevada and Arizona.