The UNLV Libraries Collection of 1983 Hoover Dam Overflow Photographs is a series of color photographs that document the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. The spillways were previously tested once in 1941 after the dam was initially filled.
Illustration of a night view of Boulder Dam, now known as Hoover Dam. Caption reads: "Boulder Dam at night, Colorado River." "U.S. Bureau of Reclamation photo" is typed in the top left corner.
An image of a Hoover Dam construction site, possibly at Basic Magnesium, Inc. in Henderson. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Black and white image of Hoover Dam's crest and intake towers, as seen from the Arizona side. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.