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A study by the World Commission on Dams placed China's large dam total at over 22,000-the most in the world. Large dams are those roughly four stories or taller. Most of China's were built after 1949. And as the study points out, that translates into one large dam built per day, every day since the emergence of modern China.
Overall, China is believed to have more than 80,000 dams. Flood control and irrigation are China's top two purposes for building large dams like the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River and the Xiaolangdi Dam on the Yellow River.
The United States has about 75,000 total dams (over 25 feet high). According to the Association of Dam Safety Officials the average number of dams per state is 1,800. Kansas leads all states with about 9,900 dams.
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How many dams in the world?
There are least 48,000 dams in the world that are more than 45 feet tall. Almost half of these dams are in the nation of China.
What country has the most dams?
It is China
What are the largest dams in the world and location?
China.
What was the land like in china?
Similar to how the land is in China now. (minus a few dams)
Which of these dams was built in China along the Yangtze River in order to provide hydroelectric power and flood control?
The three gorges dams.
How many dams does the river Rhine have?
how many dams in the river rhine11 dams whith hydropower stations .
How many dams are there in Tasmania?
there are about 50 dams
What are the 10 largest rcc dams in the world?
LONGTAN Dam In China
How many dams are in Washington state?
How many Dams are in Washington State?
How many dams are on the Amazon?
Yes there are many dams and more dams are being built. i dont know how many and i would like to know.
How many dams does the Panama Canal have?
there are 7 dams
How many dams are on the snake river?
19 dams
