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- HOOVER DAM FACTOIDS FOR KIDS. DID YOU KNOW THAT.? Hoover Dam is 726 ft. Taller than the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. And twice as tall as the Luxor Casino (338 ft.) in Las Vegas, Nevada. At its base, Hoover Dam is as thick (660 ft.) as two footballs fields measured end-to-end.
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Visit Hoover Dam – Day Trip. If you are staying in Laughlin and have a day where you want to get away from the hotel and casinos to explore the surrounding Tri-State area, there is no better destination than to visit to Hoover Dam! Visiting Hoover Dam should be on everyone’s Bucket List!
January 25 through February 4 - due to scheduled maintenance, there will be limited access to the pedestrian walkway at Memorial Bridge and the Bridge Plaza with partial closures. Access will re-open on February 5.
Hoover Dam is open with limited access to most facilities. The Visitor Center Tours and Exhibits will remain closed at this time. The health and safety of the public and the people working at the Hoover Dam continues to be our number one priority. We look forward to sharing this iconic engineering masterpiece with you.
Hoover Dam Tours - The information that you need to plan your trip. Here is where you will find a description of the tour, admission fees, directions and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Answers to the most asked questions regarding the construction and operations of the dam.
Special Event Activities:
Important Notice - Special Event Activities may be limited or restricted on the following dates: 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after Easter Sunday; typically the first 2 weeks in August; 3 days after Thanksgiving; and the week after Christmas through the first Monday of the new year. Please contact the us to verify availability if your proposed activity occurs during these times of the year.
Private Tour Experiences– Learn how you can schedule your own private tour experience for your family, group, or business.
Special Events at Hoover Dam - Details about permits needed for filming, photography, conferences, sporting activities, weddings, and other events.
Spillway House - This LEED Certified multi-use green building is completed and will open to the public soon. Find out about our event and activity reservations here.
Paddle Craft and Rafting Permits - Info about permits and procedures to launch a canoe, kayak or personal raft at the site just below Hoover Dam.
Learning and Education:
Guidelines for School Tours - Schedule a school group trip to Hoover Dam.
Learning Packet - Download our Learning Packet for use in the classroom.
Kids Facts – The place for all of your kid related Frequently Asked Questions!
Water Operations – Information for Current River Operations in the Lower Colorado Region. This is a great STEM resource for High School and University students and educators.
Historical Information & Photographs
The Story of Hoover Dam - A series of articles that explain the history and some of the technical aspects of the dam. These articles offer a more in-depth explanation than the FAQ statements.
Hoover Dam Historical Collection - A collection of museum items, historic photographs, and news clippings related to Hoover Dam.
Hoover Dam 75th Anniversary - Photographs, a video, and media coverage of the September 30, 2010 event at the dam.
Travelling and Safety:
Hoover Dam Inn
Crossing Hoover Dam: A Traveler's Guide - Not all vehicles are allowed to cross the dam. Review this document to avoid being turned back. (Adobe Acrobat file - 45 KB)
Directions to Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam Police Department - Providing law enforcement and security services for the dam and its surrounding security zone. The Department's web pages provide a number of helpful fact sheets on crossing the dam, traveler and visitor safety, lost and found, and other services.
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Job Opportunities - Learn how you can be a part of the team that operates, maintains and secures this American icon.
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