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It is a HEP (Hydro-Electric Power) dam, which means that there are turbines which are powered by the force of the water coming through pipes in the dam.
It was also built so there would be more fertile land below the dam for farming, and to create thousands of jobs building it
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What is china's biggest dam?
Three Gorges Dam
How is the Three Gorges Dam different from the Glen Canyon Dam or Hoover Dam?
First the Three Gorges Dam is way bigger and second the Three Gorges Dam is located on the Yangtze River. The Yangtze river is used for commercial shipping and the Colorado river is not used for shipping so the Three Gorges Dam has locks on the side for the passing of ships
Where is three gorges dam?
The three gorges dam is in china along the Yangtze River. The dam site is 27 miles upstream from Yichang City.
Which is the World's biggest dam?
Three Gorges dam in China
What is the world's longest concrete dam?
Three Gorges Dam
What is China's mega dam?
It is the three gorges dam haha!
In what country is the largest dam in the world?
The Three Gorges Dam in China
Will the three gorges dam change over time?
Yes, the Three Gorges Dam may change over time due to factors such as aging infrastructure, sediment buildup in the reservoir, and potential maintenance or structural modifications. Environmental considerations and changes in water flow patterns could also impact the dam's operation and design in the future.
Is the three gorges dam completed?
no
Stakeholders of the three gorges dam?
well basically, the people with the most interest of the three gorges dam like archeologist and hydrologist.
What is the sustainability of the three gorges dam in china?
The sustainiblity of 3 gorges dam in china is 100 to 120 billion.
What is the name of the worlds largest dam?
As of 2008, the largest hydroelectric dam is the Three Gorges Dam in China.
