Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam, in Blendon Township, Franklin County, Ohio, near , dams Big Walnut Creek to form the Hoover Memorial Reservoir. Construction began during 1953 due to the increased water demand of post-war Columbus.
  • Type: Dam
  • Description: dam of the Big Walnut Creek in Ohio, USA
  • Also known as: Hoover Dam (Ohio)

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Westerville North High School and Westerville South High School.

School
is a public high school in in . It is one of three high schools in the Westerville City School District. is situated 2 miles northwest of Hoover Dam.

School
is a public high school located in , northeast of Columbus, Ohio. Originally called Westerville High School, it is the oldest of the three high schools in the Westerville City School District. is situated 2½ miles west of Hoover Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Westerville and Harlem.

Town
is a city in and counties in the U.S. state of . A northeastern suburb of , its population was 39,190 at the 2020 census. is situated 3 miles northwest of Hoover Dam.

Village
is an unincorporated community in Township, , in the U.S. state of . is situated 4 miles northeast of Hoover Dam.

Town
is a city in the U.S. state of . It is located 15 miles northeast of the state capital, . Most of the city is located in and a small portion extends into adjacent . is situated 4½ miles southeast of Hoover Dam.

Hoover Dam

Latitude
40.10802° or 40° 6′ 29″ north
Longitude
-82.88221° or 82° 52′ 56″ west
Elevation
823 feet (251 metres)
Open location code
86GV4459+64
Geo­Names ID
5157955
Wiki­data ID
Q14716460
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Italian—“Hoover Dam” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Hoover Dam
  • Egyptian Arabic: سد هوفر
  • Italian: diga di Hoover

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