The revolutionary structure came to life during the American Great Depression from 1931 to 1936, costing the nation $49 million. The dam was known as Boulder Dam, later changed to Hoover Dam in honor of the then-President Herbert Hoover and his significant contributions to the construction of the project. At 221 meters high, 379 meters long, and with over 35.000 cubic kilometers of total capacity, the massive dam can generate more than 4,2 billion kWh2 per annum, explains Kenny Slaught.

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