Today's photo was taken at dusk at the Hoover Dam. The Hoover Dam boarders Arizona and Nevada and took five years to construct, from 1931-1936, and was dedicated by Franklin Roosevelt on September 30, 1935. The Dam cost over $49 Million to build and is 1,244 feet long and 726 feet height. Over 100 people died durn the construction of the bridge.
The Dams generators provides power for public and private utilities in Nevada, Arizona, and California.
Nearly a million people visit the Dam every year and the new Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge was opened October 19, 2010.
I drove across the bridge today. For the symbolism of it all. The walls are so tall that you cannot see anything below it, but there is a walking path that you can take to view the area. The intakes in this photo are the Arizona intakes.
very interesting information about the dam supported by a gorgeous photo (as always). i didn't know it supplied power for all 3 states nor did i know 100 people died durn the construction. your comments are always so interesting and informative. did you get to walk the path across the new bridge? is there parking available to do so?
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