1. Three Gorges Dam
Power: 22.5 GW
Country: China
It’s time to finish our list of 12 largest hydroelectric dams and power plants in the world with the dam which is usually described as the largest hydroelectric power project in the world. When it comes to building large dams, it appears that China hasn’t got real competition. The Three Gorges Dam is located on the Yangtze River. The idea was first conceived at the beginning of the 20th century, but it had to wait for 1993 for the first buildings to appear. Apparently, Mao Zedong is said to have written the poem which inspired the Three Gorges’ Dam construction! The building process was long and difficult, and it finally ended in 2012 with the last power generator installed to create those astonishing 22.5 gigawatts. Still, its power is just one of its amazing qualities. The surrounding area is completely dominated by this monumental building with its height of 2,300 meters. Due to that fact, this dam is actually one of the great tourist attractions and thousands of tourists come here every year to admire the magnificent building.
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