Hoover Dam – Engineering Marvel of the Desert. Lake Mead – The Birth of a Man-Made Oasis. Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
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Just 40 minutes from Las Vegas lies the legendary Hoover Dam — a structure so grand, it's hard to believe it was built in the 1930s. Towering over the Colorado River, the dam stands as a shining example of how engineering can shape entire regions.
With a height of 726 feet and a reservoir behind it (Lake Mead), the dam supplies power to over 7 million homes and drinking water to multiple U.S. states.
Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or the raw power of nature, the Hoover Dam is a must-see.
Created in 1935 by the waters of the Colorado River, Lake Mead quickly became one of the most visited places in Nevada. Surrounded by rugged desert landscapes and mineral-lined canyon walls, the lake also offers incredible recreation: boat rentals, fishing, swimming, and sunbathing.
Soaring high above the Colorado River near the Hoover Dam, the Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge links the states of Nevada and Arizona — and honors two American heroes.
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