6 the largest dams in the world. Photo

Modern dams and dikes striking in size and structure, which are holding back incredible amounts of water.

Journey construction giants that block the river and give us energy.

Dam Almendra (Spain)

This dam is built close to the homonymous village. The lake, which she formed covers an area of almost 900 square kilometers. The height of the dam is 200 metres away.

Dam Of Inguri

Located in Georgia. Despite the fact that the construction of this dam began in the 60-ies of the 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.

Dam Dworshak (USA)

This work of architects was built in just 6 years. She is one of the highest dams in the Western hemisphere, its height is 290 meters.

Dam Karun

One of the most famous dams in the world. It is located in Iran. The width of the dam — 160 meters, height — 205 meters

Dam Grande Dixence (Switzerland)

Unique in that it holds water with the mind of a little river flowing into the lake Lac des Dix, itself, the lake is huge and contains millions of cubic meters of water. The height of the lake above sea level is 2364 meters.
The largest dam of the planet

The Hoover Dam

This hydroelectric power plant, located in Black canyon on the border of Arizona and Nevada, 48 miles Southeast of Las Vegas. Named after Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, played a considerable role in its construction.

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