The Hoover Dam was built during the American Great Depression between 1931 and 1936, costing the nation $49 million dollars. The revolutionary structure was initially called Boulder Dam, but was later renamed Hoover Dam in honor of the then-President Herbert Hoover, who significantly contributed to the construction of this wonderful project. At 221 meters in height, 379 meters long, and with over 35.000 cubic kilometers of total capacity, the massive dam can generate more than 4,2 billion kWh2 per annum, says Kenny Slaught.
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