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The largest dam the world (11 photos)
Travel construction giant, which block the river and give us energy.
Almendra dam (Spain)
This dam was built not far from the village of the same name. The lake, which she formed covers an area of almost 900 square kilometers. Dam height of 200 meters.
Dam Inguri
Located in Georgia. Despite the fact that the construction of the dam began in the 60s of the last century, it was put into operation only 15 years ago. This dam is considered the most high-arched concrete dam in the world, its height is 270 meters.
Dam Dworshak (US)
This is the work of architect was built in just six years. It is considered 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 situated in Iran. The width of the dam - 160 meters, height - 205 meters
Dam Grande Dixence (Switzerland)
Unique in that it retains water seemingly small rivers flowing 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 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.
- Source: trasyy.livejournal.com
Almendra dam (Spain)
This dam was built not far from the village of the same name. The lake, which she formed covers an area of almost 900 square kilometers. Dam height of 200 meters.
Dam Inguri
Located in Georgia. Despite the fact that the construction of the dam began in the 60s of the last century, it was put into operation only 15 years ago. This dam is considered the most high-arched concrete dam in the world, its height is 270 meters.
Dam Dworshak (US)
This is the work of architect was built in just six years. It is considered 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 situated in Iran. The width of the dam - 160 meters, height - 205 meters
Dam Grande Dixence (Switzerland)
Unique in that it retains water seemingly small rivers flowing 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 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.
- Source: trasyy.livejournal.com
