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May 18, 2024

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Hoover Dam - Construction

UNLV Special Collections

A gang of puddlers pack wet concrete into the base of Hoover Dam as an eight cubic-yard bucket spews out 16 tons of concrete at a time. The dam is a concrete gravity-arch which is designed to resist overturning, sliding and crushing at the toe. It's mass inspires safety and stability upon first glance.