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Hoover Dam (S5, E15)

202645 minGdocumentary

Hoover Dam, built between 1931 and 1936, stands as a monumental engineering feat that transformed water management in the American Southwest.

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Channel: HISTORY

Hoover Dam (S5, E15)

2026• 45 minG

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Hoover Dam, built between 1931 and 1936, stands as a monumental engineering feat that transformed water management in the American Southwest.

Synopsis

Hoover Dam, completed in 1936, stands as a monumental engineering achievement in the Nevada desert, harnessing the power of the Colorado River. Constructed during the Great Depression, the dam was built in just seven years, transforming the American Southwest by providing hydroelectric power, flood control, and water storage. This episode of "Modern Marvels" explores the challenges faced by engineers and laborers, including the innovative techniques employed to tame the river that carved the Grand Canyon, and the dam's lasting impact on the region's development.

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