- Water storage: Lake Mead, the reservoir created by the dam, has a capacity to store over 28 million acre-feet of water. This is enough to supply water for irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectric power for millions of people.
- History: The Hoover Dam was named after President Herbert Hoover, who played a key role in the dam's construction. It was built during a time of great economic hardship, and it was seen as a symbol of American ingenuity and progress.
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