CSPAN3 American History TV August 30, 2014
Served municipal and industrial needs of the pacific southwest, generate hydro electric energy and provide various other multipurpose benefits. The clear waters have opened up the fast, new recreational fish and wildlife Vacation Land for america. Picnic, go boating, swim, fish, and enjoy these important out door recreation products. Hoover dam worked around the clock to serve water and power needs. Falls over 500 feet through the spin stocks to spin the giant turbine wheels and then discharge to the river. This action is completed at downstream dams. Transformers step up hoover dam voltage as...