THE completion, just announced, of the great concrete structure originally known as the Boulder Dam, but afterwards officially designated the Hoover Dam ... to impound the flood water of the ...

A year shy of its 90th anniversary, experts still marvel at the construction of the Hoover Dam, one of the most visited sites ...

The story of the Hoover Dam began with the need to tame the Colorado River. Early in the 20th century, devastating floods plagued the region, prompting discussions about water management.