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Hoover Dam the Granddaddy of Them All in Nevada
The Hoover Dam completed in 1935, once the world’s tallest dam, created Lake Mead the largest manmade lake in the US. It stores water,powers hydroelectric turbines, and supports recreation while altering local habitats and supporting major cities including Phoenix Las Vegas Los Angeles and San Diego with Colorado River water.
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