Hoover Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | LAUGHLIN |
| River/Stream | COLORADO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.01630, -114.73740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 730 ft |
| Dam Height | 730 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,244 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30,237,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30,237,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28,255,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162,700 acres |
| Drainage Area | 167,800 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |