Water Dam Three Gorges Dam - Hubei, China
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N 30° 50.087 E 111° 01.163
49R E 501853 N 3411291
The Three Gorges Dam, located on the Yangtza River is the world's largest power station (installed capacity). It was built to create hydroelectric power, flood control, and improve transportation.
Waymark Code: WMFF1Y
Location: China
Date Posted: 10/09/2012
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Approved by the national people's congress in 1992, construction started in 1994 and opened for ship navigation in June, 2003.
The Dam is 180 m high and more than 2 km across and has a 645 km long reservoir. Many thousands of people were relocated during the construction of the dam and many important cultural sites were lost. There has also been long-term environmental damage. As a result of China's recent growth and development, the dam that was supposed to have provided China with 50% of its electrical needs, now only supplies less than 2%.
Waterway where the dam is located: Yangtze River
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: 181 m
Date built: 07/10/2003
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
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