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Hoover Dam, vital for hydropower and water supply in the American West, is set to receive $52 million from the Bureau of Reclamation for urgent repairs. This funding is part of a larger $200 million maintenance plan over the next decade, addressing aging infrastructure concerns.

The funds, previously inaccessible, were released through the Help Hoover Dam Act as part of an appropriations bill. Key projects include new turbines, essential for maintaining safety and efficiency as the dam faces low water levels and infrastructure challenges.