Hoover+Dam

Hoover Dam The Hoover Dam started construction in 1931, during the Great Depression to harness the Colorodo River's hydroelectric energy potential. Ordered by President Hoover to be started in March, Frank Crowe headed to construction of the dam. Crowe said he could complete the 6 year task in only 4 years. The Hoover Dam was finished in 1936 and 3,250,000 cubic yards of concrete were used on completion. media type="custom" key="9079916"