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Three Gorges Dam
The Three Gorges Dam spanning the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) near Yichang, Hubei province, China.
The Three Gorges Dam is a straight-crested concrete gravity structure.1
In this type of design, the horizontal thrust of the water in the reservoir is resisted by the weight of the dam itself and the reaction of its foundation. Completed in 2006, the dam is located on the Yangtze River in China and serves as a major facility for hydroelectric power generation and flood control.12