Hoover Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAUGHLIN
River/StreamCOLORADO RIVER
Coordinates36.01630, -114.73740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height730 ft
Dam Height730 ft
Dam Length1,244 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30,237,000 acre-ft
Max Storage30,237,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage28,255,000 acre-ft
Surface Area162,700 acres
Drainage Area167,800 sq mi
Max Discharge135,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection02/09/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10122
Federal IDNV10122
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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