June 30, 2006

Hoover Dam

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Located on the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona, Hoover Dam is 726 ft high and 1,244 ft long. It was built between 1931 and 1936 by the US Bureau of Reclamation and is named for President Herbert Hoover, though it was known as Boulder Dam from 1933-1947. A major supplier of hydroelectric power, the dam provides for flood control, river regulation, and improved navigation. In 1985, it was designated a National Historic Landmark. How much did it cost to build the dam?
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