INSIDE The Hoover Dam - A VIP Tour!

[@mr.waffle_pancake2]

Careful last time I’ve seen Inside the Hoover Dam, Megatron was frozen there.

[@axjmd]

Great video. Thanks for doing it. Now for the critics... 1) Enough of the Dam jokes. 2) Too much drama. 3) Enough with the James Bond stuff.

[@jamesfgray1]

My dad was a Millwright and was called several times to perform the installation of those Turbines. He came out of retirement a couple times to help when there were issue with the installs and finally told them to hire someone who could retain the information. It would be pretty awesome to do a tour similar to what you just did myself.

[@Rustyimages]

What a Dam GREAT GREAT GREAT video... Born in Phoenix in the 50's and visited... then visited again in the 70's... but never ventured into the dam... THANK YOU FOR THE NEW ADVENTURE... GREAT JOB...

[@mhz23]

Hell of a video! My girlfriend and I did the power plant tour a couple of years ago, but we were pissed that the dam tour wasn't available that day. This is so beyond what we would've seen if the dam tour was open. Thanks so much for posting this, and I'm very glad you got to see all of that in person.

[@GingerSnape46]

A big THANK YOU to the Hoover Dam crew, a big THANK YOU to Obsidian Entertainment and Bethsoft/Zenimax for recreating the dam in Fallout: New Vegas, and a big THANK YOU for giving us a view of this beautiful dam!

[@Thegreenpig22]

And rockstar cause I’m sure it’s in gtav :) I love fallout!

[@mpuck972]

I've been on that tour multiple times with a friend who worked there. Certainly an experience to not forget. It's too bad they didn't take you down to the bottom of the generating units. The area down there reminds me of the basement area on Tower of Terror. Another fun part is walking the entire length of the lower penstock and turning off the lights to see how dark it is. There's also some random phone that someone threw on top of the pipe and it's been sitting there for an unknown number of years. At the end of the penstock hall there this creepy area with chairs and benches and a bunch of tools from the original construction. Other areas that would have been cool to see is the staircase that goes from the bottom to the top at a 45 degree angle ( not the spiral one you saw), and getting to walk out to the main spillway gates that are hung with giant chain links. There's a gate they have to go through that requires them to call security to keep guards with very large guns from showing up!

[@JUSTiNSWORLD]

I Visited The EMPTY Hoover Dam 😳 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hofRf4ysr5tkas0

[@SupraRy]

It is absolutely AMAZING that man was able to build this especially during the time period they did it. I know a few people died during the construction but it is still absolutely jaw dropping the sheer size and magnitude of it all.

[@orangepickel2]

My mother's father was a Master Carpenter who worked on the dam. Fred Knott. My father's older brother was the Master Machist who installed the bearings for the water turbines. Quentin Bengtson. You will find their names in the big book the park ranger has.

[@mk84ldb]

Did a tour in 1986 and saw everything shown in this video. After 9/11, the tour was shortened quite a bit for obvious reasons. Very fascinating structure for something built during the Depression. When you are in the penstock tunnel, it is noisy from the water rushing through those large pipes and the whole room shakes.

[@shaunparkinson7121]

this video is much better with the sound muted not even a minute and and he was doing my head in talk about over acting and being too in love with your self

[@andreajoki9758]

It's such a shame that since 9/11, we can't do the tour any more. I can honestly say that one thing we don't get in the video is the thundering power sound of the water rushing through the penstocks. I can remember being in that visitor room on top of the large penstock (for the now-closed tour) and just wanting to get the heck out of there from the thundering sound and horrible vibration of the power of the water rushing through. It was scarier than the thought of all the water behind the dam. Mike and Erik did a good job with Justin and gave us something we can't see much any more. Big thanks to everyone!

[@timmckinney2683]

My Wife and I went on the Tour in the 70"s. It was great. If you are ever at Lake Shasta visit the Dam there, great Tour.

[@docj6850]

Theses pipes were actually so huge that they had steel plants not far from the site specifically constructed for the dam(n) pipes

[@WilsonFiskTheBlackKingpin]

I've been here... via Fallout New Vegas :)

[@samanthawalker3101]

The NCR will protect the damm

[@franleduc18]

My husband works for Dept of Water and Power. They use to take care of Hoover Dam and adjacent areas. We got a special tour down on the floor where the turbines are. So many secret areas. Very cool.

[@bryankerr69]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@detroitbob58]

IMO, the guide and his son were VERY accomodating and gracious with this idiot man/child! I have been a Stationary Steam Engineer all my life, making electricity with boilers and steam turbines. I was in Vegas around 1975 and took the dam tour. I was so impressed I even went to the power company headquarters and asked about getting a job there. They liked my skills and experience, and when we got down to money, they couldn't come close to what I was being paid at Detroit Edison. Oh well, nice memory.

[@suzylarry1]

visited this in the 80's got to see some of these areas but do to 911 it spoiled this for Visitors. Nice to be able to see it is still all there.

[@awizardalso]

That was an amazing tour. The Lake Mead has been losing water levels. At two and one half minutes you can see that the water level has dropped by the exposed white rock.

[@MrKarmapolice97]

This was very interesting to me, my last trip to Vegas I was going to go out to the damn but it left really early and we were out late. It’s amazing they built this in the 1930’s

[@robertortis345]

I was born in San Diego but basically an Arizona Native since I was six months old and I have to say that I like this video. Driven over it but never in it.

[@mariad.6373]

Soooo lucky you got to see the extra stuff thank you for taking us with you

[@Cre80s]

God, I swear the wide angle shots as the camera is held over the edge literally sent chills down my spine! 😳😬😵

[@tinplategeek1058]

Hydro plants are amazing. I went to one in Wales where the tour bus (60 seater) drives into the mountain to get you to the generator unit floor. No pesky stairs, lifts or long walks.

[@dirkbercks8830]

Thank you so much from Germany. This was spectacular. We all love your beautiful country. Best in the world. We have just 😁 been there in April with our twins. But never inside. If you ever wanna come to Cologne you can stay in our guest house. It would be an honor 👍

[@Nasty00B]

Thanks for the tour Eric, Mike and Justin ! I've been several times on the dam, what a privilege to be able to see it from the inside :)

[@jaybk0666666]

So glad you were able to share this, we did a dam tour in 1990 and got to see all the things you have shared, it is so awesome!!!! thanks Justin

[@tobyw9573]

Wife and I took the hard hat tour about 22 years ago, But not as complete as this one. Memorable experience, very knowledgable staff!

[@lillianmanuel4956]

8:40 IT'S THE DAM RESTROOM!!! 🤣🤣🤣 (PJO, anyone?) And 35:36 SECRET TUNNEL!!!! SECRET TUNNEL!!!!! THROUGH THE MOUNTAIN!!!!! SECRET SECRET SECRET SECRET TUNNEL!!!!!!!! 🤣🤣 (ATLA, anyone?)

[@unbeatenlake790]

I never got to go on the dam tour But the dam view was amazing.

[@myfamilymatters]

This tour was EPIC! Wow. Thant was wonderful that you were given the privilege of filming this. A thousand times, thank you, Justin.. You are funny and imaginative and still the best tour guide ever. The father and son team were knowledgeable and kind and it showed that they enjoyed your company. Great job!

[@janinapalmer8368]

One day someone will show us what's inside those intake towers ... they are called the Towers of Mystery

[@mariad.6373]

I never get tired of doing this tour

[@maddennis55]

ONE thing not covered, is how they get the vehicles down there! Is there a vehicle tunnel?, or a cliffside drive?

[@afstar101]

Looks like a gaint slide. The walls!

[@myplasticbricks2239]

Wow! That was fantastic. No way most of us could ever see that. Thanks for going there.

[@erayman1]

WOW!! THANKS FOR THE TOUR!

[@nolagranolabar]

What a fantastic and fun tour!!! I was there many years ago and got to go down and see the generators, but this was amazing!!! I’m so jealous that I didn’t get to take this exclusive tour when I was there!!! I loved every second of it!!! 😁❤️😁❤️😁❤️

[@davidk7544]

please, calm down.

[@JaycobFactor]

Im from vegas and I got to take a tour inside when I was younger but I haven't been back in awhile but this really makes me want to go again

[@christodd1000]

On a very similar tour in the 1990s . It is truly an extraordinary achievement especially for the time period it was built! Thank you for the awesome video!

[@howtubeable]

About halfway thru this video, a strange thought occurred to me. If Adam the Woo had not convinced Justin to start vlogging, I would not be sitting here watching this amazing tour of Hoover Dam. Adam, thank you so much for seeing Justin's potential. (Of course, Adam's videos are great too!)

[@GaryMeolaJr]

Wow, amazing tour. Thanks to Mike and Eric !

[@rjvsmb]

That was AWSOME!

[@Dexiewee1357]

I said the same thing about Chevy Chase! Vegas Vacation ROCKS ❤

[@3939michele]

I still have a hard time wrapping my brain around how hydroelectric dams work but you really did a good job explaining it all Justin. The Hoover Dam is one of the coolest things. Thanks for the tour.🤪😜🤪

[@Silverado21]

Why didn't they take you to the room where the Allspark (the cube) was kept.

[@ybme2741]

absolutely awesome tour! Thanks to all for allowing us to see it.

[@sauletto1]

I actually had to stop the video to give it a like just a couple of minutes in. I laughed 4 times already . Good stuff ! Daammmnn ! lol.

[@kathyjoe9742]

You have 1 of the best video of the hoove dam. Went there many years ago. And you cannot cross the dam with fire arms in the car big..No No !!!

[@HillBillyBrown]

It's literally gonna last forever. If the world ever ends im gonna try to make my way towards that.

[@sentwistle4325]

That...was..EPIC AND AWESOME!

[@-uju-7576]

Great video, you sound like SpongeBob which made it much more entertaining

[@Mr_JordanL]

I just realized, the lead engineer guy in new vegas at the dam is called Mike. That guy giving you the tour is also called Mike - wonder if he inspired the character

[@bjoernphotography]

Thank you for that nice video and thank you mike for that great tour... greetings from Germany

[@BronsonOsborne]

liked the video but your humour and drama calm down on that and just enjoy

[@bri20902]

I'm terrified of dams but I'm watching because I'm actually really curious on how things go inside of them lol

[@mychemicalhaircut_]

Dam it! That's a big dam!

[@pinball541]

I am glad Justin could give us a Dam tour! Quiz time = Name the movie for this reference!

[@h.w.2038]

Vegas vacation

[@randycnc]

Pretty amazing video. I was here in 2005 and we had a nice tour but it was nothing compared to this epic tour. Thanks to all involved.

[@drewwassel3367]

5:50 “Don’t try that at home” Ok, I’ll try that at the Hoover dam.

[@SuperLQQK]

wow, how cool was that!?!

[@vickiechandler3112]

What a fantastic opportunity. I took the old tour down past the generators and where you stand on top of the pipe in the visitor room years ago. My favorite part was being at the bottom outside and looking up...gives you a much better sense of how big the dam actually is. OH...i did the whole tour on crutches...lol that was fun. LOL Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@georginab6942]

Many years ago, I got to to go on a tour of a dam before (a much smaller one), I was pretty much terrified the entire time. There was one point where we got to stand over a section where water was being moved around (can’t remember if it was being pulled in, rushed out....it was just moving very quickly). And the area had a grate floor that you had to walk over, so you could see the water moving underneath. I was really struggling to walk across, my sister had to help me cross it. To this day I don’t even like to walk over manholes that have grate covers.

[@fredmazzerjr]

1:37 "Ooh, that's DAM high!" 😂😂

[@rugger1009]

If you’re ever in Las Vegas - take the tour it’s very cool 😎.

[@jameswest8280]

This is a lot better than the $25.00 public tour.

[@jameswest8280]

How many generators are there in Hoover dam? None, they're all alternators.

[@jameswest8280]

The dam is 80+ years old, and it looks like it was built yesterday. A technological marvel for its time, and still is today. Thank you for the tour, I've taken the public tour a few times, but it's nothing like this.

[@davidunderwood4341]

Great video!

[@s3rye306]

Technically it has some reinforcement. When the dam was first installed they needed to cool the concrete, so they had a bunch of water pipes going through to help cool it. When it was done, they put concrete it the pipes.

[@last2nkow]

That was so vey useful. Im building a dam in a game so seeing the interior was very educational. Thanks mate

[@InfiniteCS]

I was at the Hoover Dam like 6 days ago. Crazy timing

[@dianefoulkes7242]

That was Awesome Justin , thank you for taking us on this Epic tour

[@BLAZER20091]

Hoover dam is awesome

[@joycemarie3968]

Thank you, I've always wanted to see inside.

[@janinapalmer8368]

I wish they would care to show you how those intake towers work .... they are the most important part of the dam....

[@bobsalterorsouthwestsaltah4959]

Wow !!!! Great Dam Video Justin !!!! Really was amazed - like you were !! Thanks to Mike and Eric for letting us go on the tour too !!! Was surprised that you said Giant a real lot - that was Ginormous !!!! Thanks again for yet another great video !!!! Bob from NH. @bobsbuslife - Looking forward to a lot of watching again the Rte 66 videos as I will be heading out for the whole run in October !!!! Keep up the great work !!

[@MachSpeed767]

Dude this video was truly epic. You are very lucky to have been able to get a private tour of such a ridiculous man made structure. Keep up the great vids Justin!

[@shawnduffy8026]

Well.... Dam, that was an awesome tour

[@boricuadelight]

Very cool! Best adventures are on this channel!

[@haroldbrown1205]

What a great opportunity. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrdave777]

YT: we offer ads. Justin: YES

[@devinjackson2373]

Best "DAM" video out there.

[@Icemn1k]

That was the most amazing tour

[@clinthowe7629]

those designs on the floor of the powerhouse are terrazzo, they were made by specialist Italian artisans who train all their lives to make these designs by hand.

[@Latnman101]

Really really really enjoyed this vid. Thanks Justin.

[@greggregg4852]

VERY well done!

[@Michael_Michaels]

I've been there when playing Half Life.

[@PaulMcElligott]

I’m sure everyone is thinking the same thing: That would make a schweet _Call Of Duty_ map!

[@matthewpeak3179]

This was an awesome tour, thanks so much for taking us on an EXCELLENT ADVENTURE!!!

[@ejud2001]

I really enjoy all of Justin's Randomland Videos, but this is above and beyond *anything*! This is a historical document! This could be played in school rooms! This is must-see V-D-O!

[@lesliemandic9673]

Justin I have the same issues of fear of heights, watching you cross those vent things made me queasy. UGH

[@freedomdove]

That was really cool. Thanks for taking us along, Justin. 👍

[@clinthowe7629]

yup, i’ve looked out that vent too, pretty cool 😎

[@aileenguerrissi1551]

I’m so glad you enjoyed your tour!

[@sanfordlopez2101]

best one so far!!

[@pault5557]

COOLEST VIDEO EVER! You are AWESOME! Thanks for sharing your amazing tour! You broke the dam door! 🤪

[@MichaelEdwards2]

Justin you bugger. My mate just said OMG that I had to undo my belt because i put wait on over Christmas. She was on face time while I was watching you and you said OMG just after and she just burst out laughing.

[@markshietze4783]

Wow , Awesome ! never seen before video ; thanx for your Wonderful video ... Excellent content !❤🎉