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Is the hoover dam a hydroelectric dam?

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Yes.

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Hoover Dam boarders Nevada and Arizona was named after President Herbert Hoover.
Why is the Hoover dam called Hoover dam?
It was named in honour of President Herbert Hoover, but once known as the Boulder Dam. It was built between 1931 and 1936.
What type of dam is the Hoover Dam?
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What river does the hoover Dam dam?
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Is Hoover Dam the world's largest dam?
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