Historical Overview
Hoover Dam and the Boulder Transmission System have served Los Angeles with an incredible track record of prosperity and reliability over the last 90 years, establishing the City of Los Angeles as the one of industrial and defense manufacturing capitals of the world.
Boulder Transmission System
Years of careful consideration went into selecting the route, which took into consideration important factors including greatest public good, reliability of transmission, minimum distance between Hoover Power Plant and Receiving Station B in South Los Angeles, access for construction equipment, and protection from flood waters.
LADWP's Presence in Boulder City
LADWP’s presence in Boulder City became permanent in October 1936 when the Department began operating the Hoover Power Plant and the adjacent Los Angeles Switchyard, under a 50-year contract with the federal Bureau of Reclamation.
