Sightings of UFO's and other extraterrestrial spacecraft are not uncommon or unusual at Hoover Dam, known by locals as Area 52. Aliens are known to visit the Dam to re- power thier flying saucers drawing energy from the power plant at the dam. They are referred to as those Dam Aliens. As a world- superpower, Hoover Dam not only supplies energy to the west, but to the universe as well. Viewed from space, Las Vegas lights up the world. As a super power, Hoover Dam lights up the Universe. Sightings of UFO's and other extraterrestrial spacecraft are not uncommon or unusual at Hoover Dam, known by locals as Area 52.