Longtan Dam

Roller-compactedChina
CountryChina
Height217 m
Year2009
TypeRoller-compacted
RiverHongshui

About Longtan Dam

One of the tallest RCC dams in the world at 217 m. 6.3 GW capacity. The reservoir is 220 km long. Located in Guangxi province.

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