Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Hoover Dam - Open to the public everyday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hoover Dam Tours - Open daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except Thanksgiving and Christmas day) Doors close at 3:45 PM. Last tour departs at 4:00 PM. Trip planning and tour information found here.
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Hoover Dam is the highest and 3rd largest concrete dam in the US, built and owned by the Bureau of Reclamation. It is 35 miles southeast of Las Vegas.
Hoover Dam, once 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 Nevada and Arizona. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over one hundred lives. The dam was controversially named after President Herbert Hoover.
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Special Events at Hoover Dam - Details about permits needed for filming, photography, conferences, sporting activities, weddings, and other events.
Spillway House - This LEED Certified multi-use green building is completed and will open to the public soon. Find out about our event and activity reservations here.
Paddle Craft and Rafting Permits - Info about permits and procedures to launch a canoe, kayak or personal raft at the site just below Hoover Dam.
