How Hoover Dam Works

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:42:48 +0000

Explore the incredible Hoover Dam in 3D x-ray vision, including its construction and functionality, from overviews down to the fine details.

CREDITS
Jacob O'Neal - Research, script, narration, 3D modeling / animation, music

MUSIC
I composed the background music specifically for this project:
https://soundcloud.com/jakeoneal/reclamation

PATREON
https://www.patreon.com/animagraffs

SOFTWARE USED
I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing:
https://www.blender.org/

0:00 Intro
05:59 Diversion Tunnels
12:33 Tunnel Concrete Lining
17:26 Cofferdams, Site De-Watering
20:18 Abutments
22:56 Foundation Grouting
25:14 Placing Dam Concrete
28:12 Cableways & Other Equipment
32:48 Placing Concrete (Cont'd)
37:57 Cooling Concrete
41:02 Dam Grouting
43:07 Dam Internals
44:18 Intake Towers
48:06 Tunnel Plugs
51:27 Penstocks
53:25 Power Generator & Power Stations
58:05 Valve Houses
59:15 Tunnel Plug Outlet Works
1:00:16 Spillways
1:04:41 Conclusion