Hoover Dam Picture Gallery
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Explore Hoover Dam from above, below and inside through this collection of photographs from Black Canyon on the Arizona-Nevada border. The gallery includes aerial views of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, intake towers, the powerplant, interior tour areas, the Colorado River below the dam and close-up views that reveal the enormous scale of one of America's best-known engineering landmarks. Hoover Dam was constructed between 1931 and 1936 and continues to operate as an important water and hydroelectric-power facility.
- Hoover Dam Aerial Views
- Lake Mead & Intake Towers
- Powerplant & Interior Views
- Dam Face & Black Canyon
- Visiting Hoover Dam
- Hoover Dam Pictures FAQ
Hoover Dam Aerial Views
Lake Mead & Hoover Dam Intake Towers
Hoover Dam Powerplant & Interior Views
Hoover Dam Face & Black Canyon
These photos are compliments of several photographers that permitted the use of these pictures and images of Hoover Dam under Creative Commons License.
What The Hoover Dam Pictures Show
The gallery illustrates several parts of the Hoover Dam experience that are difficult to appreciate from a single viewpoint. Aerial photographs show the relationship between Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Black Canyon and the Colorado River, while closer views reveal the intake towers, powerplant, concrete dam face and visitor areas. Interior photographs provide a glimpse of areas associated with Hoover Dam tours.
For detailed information about the dam's dimensions, engineering, parking and current tour options, see our complete Hoover Dam visitor guide. For historic construction imagery, see the Hoover Dam historic photo collection.
Visiting Hoover Dam Today
Hoover Dam remains an operating federal facility and major visitor attraction. The Bureau of Reclamation currently lists the dam as open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time, while the Visitor Center and tours are generally available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Tour schedules, security procedures, parking fees and operating conditions can change. Check the official Hoover Dam visitor information before traveling.
Hoover Dam Pictures FAQ
What is shown in this Hoover Dam photo gallery?
The gallery includes aerial photographs of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, intake towers, the powerplant, interior tour passages, visitor areas, the dam's concrete face and the Colorado River in Black Canyon.
Where is Hoover Dam located?
Hoover Dam spans Black Canyon on the Colorado River at the Arizona-Nevada state line, approximately 35 miles southeast of Las Vegas.
Is Lake Mead visible from Hoover Dam?
Yes. Lake Mead lies directly upstream from Hoover Dam, and visitors can see portions of the reservoir and its intake towers from several areas around the dam.
Can visitors go inside Hoover Dam?
Yes. The Bureau of Reclamation currently offers guided tour options that enter portions of Hoover Dam and its powerplant, along with a self-guided Visitor Center experience.
Where can you get the best overall view of Hoover Dam?
Excellent views are available from Hoover Dam itself and nearby visitor areas. The pedestrian walkway on the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge also provides a dramatic elevated view of the dam in Black Canyon.
When was Hoover Dam built?
Hoover Dam was constructed during the 1930s. The Bureau of Reclamation lists the original construction period as 1931 through 1936.
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