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The hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam is allocated primarily to Southern California, and also to the states of Nevada and Arizona. See:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam
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Why did president Hoover want build Hoover Dam?
To provide the western states with irrigation and electricity-
What percentage of US power is Hoover Dam?
The Hoover Dam generates 4.2 billion kW/h of electricity each year. The United States produced about 4.151 trillion kW/h of electricity in 2010. This means the Hoover Dam produced about .101% of the total US power.
What famous city gets its energy from Hoover Dam?
Las Vegas, NV and L.A., CA both get e- from the Hoover Dam
How much electricity does Hoover Dam produce today?
6000000000 volts
Where does Las Vegas electricity come from?
nevada power, not hoover dam
What lake near Las Vegas helps the Hoover dam generate electricity for those bright city lights?
Hoover dam impounds Lake Mead.
Did Hoover do the Hoover Dam?
The Hoover Dam was constructed to control flooding on the Colorado River and to generate electricity. As part of that function, it created a large lake that serves as a water reservoir and a recreational facility.
How does the Hoover Dam work?
The hoover dam works by spouting water out of penstocks and into a man-made river, which then enters the dam and the moving water turns the turbines of the generator, which produces the energy we need to power things.
What area of the country is the main benefactor of electricity generated by the hoover dam?
CA
What area of the country is the main benefactor of the electricity generated by the Hoover Dam?
CA
Where does Las Vegas get its electricity from?
Las Vegas is served by Nevada Energy. http://www.nvenergy.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_Power_Company Contrary to popular belief, Las Vegas gets very little power from Hoover Dam. Hoover Dam sends most of its power to California and Arizona.
What does Hoover do?
The Hoover Dam, also called Boulder Dam, generates electricity and provides flood control. It also creates a large lake used as a water reservoir and for recreational purposes.
