Historic hydro: The Hoover Dam revealed – CNET

Impounded

The Hoover Dam creates, or “impounds,” Lake Mead. At capacity, it’s the largest reservoir in the US. As you can see from all the lighter shades of ground cover, it is currently well below capacity. This overlook is on the way to the dam from Las Vegas.

For more about our tour of the dam, check out Special dam access: Tour restricted and off-limits areas of the Hoover Dam.

source: cnet.com