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Posted in Nevada March 31, 2016 by Jennifer Young

12 Fascinating Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Hoover Dam In Nevada

Many tourist attractions are located throughout Nevada, but none of them compare to Hoover Dam. Hoover Dam is one of the most amazing structures ever built. It’s also one of the most visited attractions in Nevada. I’m sure you’re already familiar with those facts, but let’s take a look at 12 additional facts that just may surprise you.

1. During the construction of Hoover Dam (1931-1936), 96 workers lost their lives due to industrial accidents.

2. Hoover Dam is 726 feet tall, which makes it 171 feet taller than the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.

3. At its base, Hoover Dam is as thick as two football fields measured from one end to the other.

4. The amount of concrete in Hoover Dam is enough to build a 2-lane road that stretches across the entire U.S.

5. Hard hats were first used during the construction of Hoover Dam.

6. An estimated 20,000 vehicles drive across Hoover Dam each day.

7. Every U.S. state helped furnish materials for the construction of Hoover Dam.

8. Hoover Dam's mascot dog is buried onsite near the Hoover Dam Tour Center.

9. The largest reservoir in the U.S. is Lake Mead. It contains enough water to flood the entire state of New York.

10. Today, Hoover Dam helps power three states - California, Arizona and Nevada.

11. More than one million visitors tour Hoover Dam each year.

12. Hoover Dam's construction cost a staggering $49 million - the most expensive engineering project in U.S. history at that time.

Did any of these facts about Hoover Dam surprise you? Have you ever visited this Nevada tourist attraction? If so, we’d love to hear about your experience.

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Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.