List of Top Ten Dams in the World, List of Top Ten Dams in the World

Dams are very important in human life. They are used in agriculture and power generation, and they have always been an indispensable part of our lives. The history of dams can be traced back to 4000 BC. There are many dams with a long history in China, such as Dujiangyan and Three Gorges Dam. It is also a tourist attraction, attracting many people to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the dam. Do you know where the biggest dam in the world is? Where is the first dam in the world? Now 19 1 fun list network Bian Xiao introduces you to the top ten dams in the world. Let's have a look.

Top ten dams in the world

1, Three Gorges Dam (China

The Three Gorges Dam is a hydropower dam across the Yangtze River, located in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China. It is the largest power plant in the world. The dam was completed in 2006. Except for the ship lift, on June 30, 2008, all the components originally planned for this project were completed, and the 26th generator was put into commercial operation. At present, it includes 26 generators built in coastal power plants, each with a generating capacity of 700 MW, and 6 generators installed in underground power plants, which will be fully put into use in 20 1 1 year.

2. Samara Dam (Russia

Samara Dam is a dam and hydropower station on the Volga River. It is located in Samara Opola, Russia, near Guriauvsk and Tolyati. It is the sixth stage of the Volga-Kama Waterfall, and the second stage is through installation.

3. Tabella Dam (Pakistan

Tabella Dam is a dam on the Indian River. It is located in Hazara District, about 50 kilometers (365,438+0 miles) northwest of Islamabad. The dam is 485 feet (148 meters) high, which is higher than the riverbed. The dam forms the Tabella Reservoir, covering an area of about 250 square kilometers (97 square miles). The dam was completed in 1974, aiming at irrigation, flood control and power generation by using the water in the Indus Valley. 123_