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One of the justifications for the dam was flood control. China has been beset by costly floods which have caused considerable loss of life. | One of the justifications for the dam was flood control. China has been beset by costly floods which have caused considerable loss of life. | ||
Revision as of 09:24, 19 April 2008
The Three Gorges Dam is a large dam constructed by the Government of China on the Yangtze River.
Goals
One of the justifications for the dam was flood control. China has been beset by costly floods which have caused considerable loss of life.
Another justification has been making riverine transportation easier on the upper reaches of the river.
Finally the dam has large hydroelectric generators.