The Tallest Dams in the World

Rogun Dam Tajikistan 335 m will be the tallest when completed. Jinping-I China 305 m is currently tallest. Nurek Tajikistan 300 m held the record for 34 years.

Grande Dixence Switzerland 285 m is the tallest gravity dam. Xiaowan China 292 m is the tallest arch dam. Most ultra-tall dams are in China and Central Asia..