worldâs largest dams: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updated table, expanded introduction, and added a callout box. | Apr 27, 2026 | ||
| Updated data. | Apr 23, 2026 | ||
| Added the Jinping-I Dam as the world's largest dam by height. Added cross-references throughout. | Aug 13, 2025 | ||
| Noted that dams are among the world's largest human structures. | Jun 28, 2023 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jun 28, 2023 | ||
| New article added. | Jun 02, 2023 |
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