Engineering Marvel: The Hoover Dam

Just 35 miles outside of Las Vegas in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, the Hoover Dam was constructed over a 5-year span from 1931 to 1936. Here are some quick answers to some common questions:
Why was the Hoover Dam built? America was in the depths of the Great Depression, and President Hoover saw an opportunity to address multiple issues at once. Building a dam would:
- Create work for thousands at a time when nearly a quarter of the population was unemployed
- Control flooding
- Create a reservoir, so access to water was more predictable and less deadly
- Generate enough hydroelectric power to service millions in the region
How many people worked on the Hoover Dam? Over 21,000 workers came from all over the country -the most coming from California, Nevada, and Utah-to work on the Hoover Dam project.
How many people died building the Hoover Dam? While the “official” death toll during the construction of the Hoover Dam is 96, old records from 1931 to 1935 suggest that the actual number is slightly higher at 116.
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Watch this quick 1-minute video for an overview of the Hoover Dam, including when it was built, why it was built, its current status, and the answer to a common myth.