Interesting Facts and Historical Events of the Hoover Dam

Las Vegas has become what it is today thanks to a rich history. Despite being popularly known as party central, there is so much more to do in Las Vegas than just grab some drinks party. For those who want to have a more adventurous take on a Las Vegas trip, embark on a Hoover Dam tour from Vegas. Get to know more about this historical marvel with these few facts.

Construction And Fatalities

Since construction and hazardous work areas come hand in hand, it is not common for accidents or even death to happen. Considering the scale of the dam, all 21,000 men who worked in its construction faced the possibilities of fatalities every single day. One of the most dangerous parts of dam construction is the pouring of concrete. In these types of construction, having someone buried alive in the concrete is not new. However, due to a combination of luck, skilful workers, and care, amazingly nobody was buried alive during the pouring process of the dam.

Gigantic Proportions

People who tour Hoover Dam get to fully appreciate, the massiveness of the dam face to face. It stands 726.4-feet high and holds 28.9 million acre-feet of water. This allows for a massive hydroelectric energy generation rate of 4 billion kilowatt-hours per year. To illustrate this scale better, the energy the dam produces is enough to provide electricity for homes in 4 cities.

Structural Wars

Structures play a gigantic role during wars. According to History, the amenities derived from the Hoover Dam caused it to be a target for bombing during World War II. When word of this plot reached the people in the dam, security measures were taken to stop this from happening. The dam was closed to the public, installed with better lighting, and equipped with physical barriers. All these measures were taken with utmost urgency since the dam was a great supplier of energy for South California’s aviation industry.

Easier And Faster Roads

Since the 1930’s Route 93 was the only route along the top of the dam. The creation of Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge was proposed to counter the hazardous and congested nature that resulted from years of use. This 900-foot high, 1905-foot long bridge was a great provision to improve traffic and ensure safety.

Tour Hoover Dam with family and friends with Vegas Trike Adventures. These guided tours are a great way of soaking in the sights and sounds of Vegas without spending too much time and money. The Hoover Dam Tour is one that both kids and adults will enjoy. Book a trip today!