3. Xiloudu Dam
Power: 13.9 GW
Country: China
The Xiloudu Dam in China’s Jinsha River Valley is 287 meters high. With its power of 13.9 GW, it is a major source of electricity for the region. Furthermore, it helps the area in other aspects, too, such as silt detention, flood control, and irrigation.

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