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This is where the Colorado River meets Whiterock Canyon near Las Vegas and in Arizona.
The Hoover Dam towers above the Colorado River, a marvel of engineering and a testament to human ingenuity. Built during the Great Depression, the dam provided thousands of jobs and transformed the arid landscape of the American Southwest, generating hydroelectric power and providing water for irrigation and drinking. The massive concrete structure spans the Black Canyon, holding back the mighty Colorado River and creating the vast Lake Mead. Visitors can take guided tours of the dam's interior, marveling at the complex machinery and learning about the history of this iconic landmark. The Hoover Dam stands as a symbol of American resilience and resourcefulness, a testament to the power of human cooperation and determination.
water resource and vacation destination on the state border from above
Aerial shot of the All-American Canal close to the Imperial Dam and Reservoir on the California-Arizona border. At this point, about 90% of the volume of the Colorado River is de-silted and diverted into the canal to irrigate California's Imperial Valley, the most productive winter agricultural region in the United States.
Natural landscape of limestone and sandstone rock formations inside a national parks in utah and arizona in north america in summer
Aerial view of Parker Dam and hydroelectric equipment on the border between Arizona and California. The dam backs up the Colorado River which flows to the south and forms Lake Havasu to the north.
Davis Dam on the border of Nevada and Arizona.
River Diamante flows after the Los Reyunos dam. San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina.
Lake Mead aerial view.
Arizona in 2003, from old camera film.
Panorama of Parker dam seen from the California side with the Colorado River in the foreground.
Colorado River and desert mountains distant
Aerial shot of the All-American Canal close to the Imperial Dam and Reservoir on the California-Arizona border. At this point, about 90% of the volume of the Colorado River is de-silted and diverted into the canal to irrigate California's Imperial Valley, the most productive winter agricultural region in the United States.
Lake Powell and Glan Dam in  Arizona
I took this picture south to lake Havasu, during a sunny and hot afternoon. The Colorado river widing between reddish mountain seemed so blue.
Theodore Dam near Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The dam was originally built with rubble and masonry, as seen here, before being heightened and faced with concrete from 1989-1996. Photographed in 1967.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, niedriger Wasserstand, Trockenheit, Nevada, Arizona
Power Grid Infrastructure in Western USA Hoover Dam in Clark County Nevada Hydroelectric Dam Photo Series
Lake Mead is a reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in the southwestern United States. It is located in the states of Nevada and Arizona, 39 km east of Las Vegas.\nIt is the largest reservoir in the US in terms of water capacity. Lake Mead supplies water to the states of Arizona, California and Nevada, as well as some of Mexico, providing sustenance for nearly 20 million people and large areas of farmland.
Aerial view of Lake Powell, Page, Arizona, Utah, USA
Aerial view of the Colorado River on the border between Arizona and Nevada, featuring White Rock Canyon and the Liberty Bell Arch past the Hoover Dam
Aqueduct Canal Carrying Fresh Water Through Arizona Desert.  ProPhoto RGB.
Grand Canyon NP - Marble Canyon  - 1975. Scanned from Kodachrome 25 slide.
Record drought in Lake Mead area near Las Vegas
The famous Hoover Dam near Boulder City, USA was opened 1 March 1936
Lake Powell Glen Canyon reserve in Arizona and Utah
When the level of water in Lake Mead behind Hoover Dam drops, it leaves a white strip on the mountain side.  This caused by mineral deposits.
Munzur Mountains or Coral mountain range and Keban Dam
MENDOZA ARGENTINA LAKES MOUNTAINS LANDSCAPES NATURE
Aerial view of beautiful Lake Owyhee in early morning against blue sky, Oregon, USA.
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