The Hoover Damn is one of the modern wonders of the world a spectacular demonstration of mans ability to control nature and benefit from that control. The current bypass bridge that is being constructed is nearly 2000' long and around 900' above the damn, it is expected to be completed late 2010. What a sight. There will undoubtedly be those among us who will be unable to cross the bridge without some fear and others who will fight to bungee jump off while avoiding prosecution. A marvel indeed.
The current water level is near a all time low as evidenced by the white water line shown in the photo. The construction of the new bridge means those passing between Nevada and Arizona will no longer be able to drive over the damn.
I admired this rock wall which was one of several I saw, free standing, mortar less, with a slight set back our glacial stone walls are similarly constructed but without the benefit of the angular stone. We stopped at the first ranger station past the damn and found a pleasant surprise, a native garden filled with cacti and signs warning of rattlers. Lake Mead a dramatic backdrop.
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