Beyond The Hoover Dam Spillway is a photograph by Heidi Smith which was uploaded on May 3rd, 2012.
Beyond The Hoover Dam Spillway
Hoover Dam is a testimony to a country's ability to construct monolithic projects in the midst of adverse conditions. Built during the Depression;... more
by Heidi Smith
Title
Beyond The Hoover Dam Spillway
Artist
Heidi Smith
Medium
Photograph
Description
Hoover Dam is a testimony to a country's ability to construct monolithic projects in the midst of adverse conditions. Built during the Depression; thousands of men and their families came to Black Canyon to tame the Colorado River. It took less than five years, in a harsh and barren land, to build the largest dam of its time. Now, years later, Hoover Dam still stands as a world-renowned structure. The Dam is a National Historic Landmark and has been rated by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of America's Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders.
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May 3rd, 2012
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Comments (38)
Karen Adams
This is such an amazing and awe inspiring place and this capture really does it justice!! Just incredible!...fav/v43
Jim Fitzpatrick
Awesome capture of a placed that can get very hot! It was 115 degrees the day we were there! F/V
Peter Lessey
I really like the POV of this photograph gives feel of being a part of the scene. Excellent work Heidi!
Chris Berry
well I am back for the second time Heidi can't get enough of your site nice capture good job f/v
Debbie Portwood
Fantastic shot! Wonderful pov. I love the way they built the structures to conform to the rugged rock walls! v.f.
Robert Frederick
Spectacular is the word - you've captured the feeling of height and depth - excellent - vfg
Nick Boren
Hoover Dam is an amazing place. I was there once a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. :-) Nice shot and great vantage point. :-) F&V
Heidi Smith replied:
Thank you, Nick! Yes it is amazing. I got to take the tour too. It was very interesting.
Barbara St Jean
Awesome capture!! such an amazing structure, always makes me wonder how many years it will be before Mother nature take back the river as she will.... Lovely shot!! F/V