Biggest depends on your dimension. In the case of hydro electric dams, the largest installed capacity is the Three Gorges Dam in China; in terms of present power output, then the Iatipu in S America; but if in terms of tallest, then the Nurek dam in Takikistan at 300m tall is the one.
And of course, the usable acre-feet of water, or the area covered by water may also have the dimension 'big'.
Loskop Dam
what is the biggest dam in the world?(wrong answer)
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The Tarbela Dam is not only Pakistan's biggest dam, but also the world's largest earth-filled dam!
Three Gorges dam in China
The Three Gorges Dam is Asia's biggest dam, located on the Yangtze River in China. It is the world's largest hydroelectric power station in terms of installed capacity.
Gariep has a larger capacity then the Vaalsize wise== World's Biggest Dam== The Itaipu Dam on the border of Brazil and Paraguay is currently the biggest, however, the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in China scheduled to open in 2009, will be the largest.
The world's largest dam is in the Peoples Republic of China. Pakistan, however, has a major, world ranking dam as well. The Tarbela Dam in Pakistan is its largest one. It was built on the Indus River.
Syncrude Tailings Dam Mildred MLSB in Canada.
The world's largest dam is in the Peoples Republic of China. Pakistan, however, has a major, world ranking dam as well. The Tarbela Dam in Pakistan is its largest one. It was built on the Indus River.
The tallest dam in the world is the Nurek Dam in Tajikistan at 980 feet high. In terms of volume of water the Three Gorges Dam in China is the largest.
The Gorges Dam in China is hydroelectric and crosses the Yangtze River. The dam is not only the biggest of it's kind in China but is also the most powerful dam in the world.
The Biggest Dam is the Vaal Dam but i'm not sure about the biggest lake. Lake = natural Dam = man made