An image of the Boulder Dam intake towers in the newly impounded Lake Mead, as seen from the Arizona side. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
An image of the Boulder Dam intake towers in the newly impounded Lake Mead, as seen from the Nevada side. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
A view from the Arizona side of water flowing into spillway at Boulder Dam (named officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947). Automobiles are crossing the road on the crest of dam.
A view from the Arizona side of water flowing into spillway at Boulder Dam (name officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947). Automobiles are crossing the road on the crest of dam.
Description provided with image: "Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes, precision dance and drill team, go through a routine with the top of Hoover Dam towering behind them. The routine pictured here was part of a Warner Brothers featurette titled "Howdy Partner". (1957)."
This series of photographs documents 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. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.