One of the most unforgettable experiences at the Hoover Dam is walking along the top of the dam. The walkway, which stretches the entire length of the dam, offers breathtaking views of Lake Mead ...

Water officials have raised concerns about the water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell, following a disappointing winter snowpack that threatens to stall progress made during last year's wetter-than ...

As the Colorado River dwindles, a UCLA report has found that basin states are neglecting a vital lifeline—recycling ...

If you're deciding on things to do in Las Vegas, you may be considering a day trip to the Hoover Dam – the National Historic Landmark that diverts water from the Colorado River to various ...

the Hoover Dam spans the Colorado River and the Black Canyon (which separates Nevada and Arizona). The immense concrete structure – which confines Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United ...

People came from across the country to witness the construction of Hoover Dam. One worker's daughter compared the scene to a hill of ants. "It was just fantastic to watch... It was a monument task ...

Then the giant dam holds firm, the largest man-made lake in the United States sprawling behind it. Hoover Dam is one of engineering’s greatest achievements – perhaps even the greatest.

The troubling milestone at Lake Mead, which is formed by the Hoover Dam, is the latest consequence of the drought plaguing the western US. What happens when millions of Americans rely on the dam ...

The Bureau of Reclamation opens bids for the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam and Power Plant. The contract is awarded to Six Companies, a construction and engineering firm made up of some of ...