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Giant US Flag Damaged, Removed for Repair
11 Jun
Summary
- A 150x300 foot American flag was removed due to a rip.
- Repairs are needed for the flag hung for America 250.
- Patriotic lighting at Hoover Dam continues nightly.
A large American flag, measuring 150 feet by 300 feet, was removed from the Hoover Dam on the evening of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. This significant flag, displayed on the dam's south-facing side, was taken down due to a substantial rip. The damage occurred in the red-and-white striped section, necessitating repairs.
The flag was temporarily removed as part of the America 250 commemoration. Although the physical flag is absent, the Hoover Dam's popular patriotic lighting display will continue as scheduled each evening through July 4, 2026. This display illuminates the dam's south face with red, white, and blue lights.
As of Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Bureau of Reclamation stated that there was no estimated completion date for the flag's repairs. The removal has prompted public discussion, with many expressing support and anticipation for the flag's eventual return.
