Definition of hoover dam Hoover dam

Hoo•ver Dam

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hoover dam - a large dam built in 1933 on the Colorado River in Nevada

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The Hoover Dam is a large dam on the Colorado River. It is located on the border of the states of Arizona and Nevada. The dam is named after the former US President Herbert Hoover. At first it was called "Boulder Dam", but the name was changed to honour Hoover who was president when the idea of building the dam started.