Hoover Dam

Nevada — Clark County

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Coordinates36.01630, -114.73740

Physical Characteristics

NID Height730 ft
Dam Height730 ft
Dam Length1,244 ft
NID Storage30,237,000 acre-ft
Max Storage30,237,000 acre-ft
Surface Area162,700 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION