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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 built across the Yangtze River (also known as the Chang Jiang) in Hubei province, China. Located just west of the city of Yichang, the dam serves as a major facility for hydroelectric power generation, flood control, and navigation.12