Hoover Dam
Nevada — Clark County — COLORADO RIVER
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| River | COLORADO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.01630, -114.73740 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 730 ft |
| Dam Height | 730 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,244 ft |
| NID Storage | 30,237,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30,237,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162,700 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 9, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1935 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Lake Mead |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.