Lake Mead & Hoover Dam, Arizona - January 24 & 26, 2006 (Re-run)

 Lake Mead is often in the news these days because of low water levels and discoveries of things at the bottom that were once covered by many feet of Colorado River water.  Even in 2006 the water level was well below full pool, and no wonder when you consider the rapidly growing population served by that body of water.  Formed by the creation of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead has been a beautiful addition to the desert, a wonderful recreation facility for millions of people.

 Hoover Dam was one of the 20th century's engineering marvels, testing man's ingenuity and determination to overcome considerable challenges in the harsh desert environment.  The dam serves to control down stream flooding, provide drinking water for 40 million people, and generates electricity for millions in several states.