The Largest Dam Of The Planet
Dam Dworshak, USA
This work of architects was built in just 6 years. It is considered one of the highest dams in the Western hemisphere - its height is 290 meters.
Almendra dam, Spain
This dam was built near the village of the same name. The lake, which she formed covers an area of almost 900 square kilometers. Dam height of 200 meters.
Inguri dam
Located in Georgia. Despite the fact that the construction of the dam began in the 60s of last century, it was put into operation only 15 years ago. This dam is the highest arched concrete dam in the world, its height is 270 meters.
Karun dam
One of the most famous dams in the world. It is situated in Iran. Width of the dam - 160 meters, height - 205 meters
Dam Grande Dixence, Switzerland
Unique in that it retains water in appearance a small creek that flows into the lake Lac des Dix, the very same lake is huge and contains millions of cubic meters of water. The height of the lake above the sea level is 2364 meters.
Hoover Dam
This hydroelectric power plant, located in the Black Canyon, on the border of Arizona and Nevada, 48 km south-east of Las Vegas. Named in honor of Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, which played a significant role in its construction.
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