FAQ
What is the largest dam?
The Three Gorges Dam in China has the largest power capacity at 22.5 GW. By reservoir volume, Kariba Dam in Zimbabwe/Zambia holds 180 km3.
What is the tallest dam?
Jinping-I Dam in China at 305 m. The Rogun Dam in Tajikistan at 335 m will surpass it when completed.
What was the deadliest dam failure?
The Banqiao Dam failure in China in 1975, caused by Typhoon Nina, killed an estimated 171,000 people.
How many dams are in the world?
Over 57,000 large dams (over 15 m tall) exist worldwide. China has built about half of all large dams. The USA has over 9,000.