Bureau of Reclamation Email Format
Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Bureau of Reclamation is a U.S. government agency within the Department of the Interior, founded in 1902 and based in Washington, D.C. It built dams, power plants, and canals across 17 western states, with more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam and Grand Coulee. Today it serves as the largest water wholesaler in the United States, delivering water to more than 31 million people. The agency also provides irrigation water to about 140,000 western farmers for 10 million acres of farmland, supporting a sizable share of the nation's crops (60% of vegetables and 25% of fruits and nuts). In 2026, it announced a facilities expansion aimed at improving infrastructure and hydropower reliability at Hoover Dam, reflecting ongoing modernization of water infrastructure.