Hoover Dam: America Impossible Engineering Masterpiece

The Hoover Dam tamed the mighty Colorado River and still powers millions of homes today. This film tells the story of a colossal battle against nature, revealing the scale and daring of one of the greatest dams ever built. It explores the engineering, labour and risk behind a structure rising more than two hundred metres from its base. Impressive and detailed, it celebrates a landmark of American ambition. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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