Dam construction is built to withstand the rate of water into the reservoir, lake or recreation areas. Often dams are also used to drain water to a hydroelectric plant. Most of the dam also has a section called the floodgates to dispose of unwanted water gradually or sustained
This dam is very important in human life, in addition to agriculture and power generation dam is also a tourist attraction that wants to enjoy the beauty of the dam.
But the dam could also be a disaster if it is not constructed properly. There are a number of accidents due to leaky dams and potholes. Effects vary depending on the major disasters and its volume of water dammed.
People all over the world creating the largest dam by the pride of the country and the need for large power plants in the country. Here's a list of the largest dam in the world.
This dam is very important in human life, in addition to agriculture and power generation dam is also a tourist attraction that wants to enjoy the beauty of the dam.
But the dam could also be a disaster if it is not constructed properly. There are a number of accidents due to leaky dams and potholes. Effects vary depending on the major disasters and its volume of water dammed.
People all over the world creating the largest dam by the pride of the country and the need for large power plants in the country. Here's a list of the largest dam in the world.
- Oahe, Dakota Selatan - United State
Oahe Dam is one of the largest dams along the Missouri River, north of Pierre - America. This dam transformed into Lake Oahe, the fourth largest artificial reservoir in the United States, which stretches 231 miles (372 km) from Missouri to Bismarck, North Dakota. This dam is able to accommodate 70 339 cubic meters of water.
Power plant dams supplying electricity to Americans in the north. Given the Indian name Oahe Mission founded in Lakota Sioux in 1874. The project provides flood control, electricity, irrigation and navigation benefits.
Power plant dams supplying electricity to Americans in the north. Given the Indian name Oahe Mission founded in Lakota Sioux in 1874. The project provides flood control, electricity, irrigation and navigation benefits.
- Guri (Raúl Leoni), Venezuela
Guri Dam is the largest dam in Bolivar State, Venezuela is located in the Caroni River. Has a length of 1,300 meters and can accommodate 78,000 cubic meters of water. Construction began in 1963; The first part is done in 1978 and the second in 1986. Guri Hydroelectric Power Station was built in Necuima Canyon, 100 kilometres above the waters of the Caroni River estuary in the Orinoco. There are two engine room and each has ten generator, generating a total of 87 billion KWH of electricity. In 2009, hydropower is the third largest in the world, with a capacity of 10,200 MW.
- Yacyretá-Apipe, Paraguay / Argentina
Can accommodate 81,000 cubic meters of water, the dam was built over a waterfall of Jasyretâ-Apipé in the Paraná River, between the Argentine province of Corrientes and Misiones Paraguay. This dam has a length of 808 meters, and equipment installed has a maximum power output of 4,050 MW, with an annual output of maximum power of 19 080 GWH (gigawatt-Hour), and the maximum water flow rate of 55,000 cubic meters per second. However, because the reservoir is seven meters below the water surface dams currently operating at only 60% capacity.
- Atatürk, Turkey
The dam can hold 84 500 cubic meters of water. Atatürk Dam is located in the zone of the dam Rock Fill the central core on the Euphrates River. Built to generate electricity and to irrigate the plains in the region. Construction started in 1983 and completed in 1990. The embankment dam as high as 169 m (554 feet) and a length of 1,820 m (5,970 ft). Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP) has a power capacity of 2,400 MW and generating 8,900 GWH of electricity per year.
- Tucurui, Brazil
Tucurui dam on the Tocantins River is located in Tucurui County, Brazil. Dam which holds a capacity of 85 200 cubic meters of water was given the name "Tucurui" was taken from a small town which is near the construction site. Generating capacity of 8,370 MW with 24 generating units. Tucurui Spillway is the world's largest power plant with capacity of 120,000 cubic meters per second and the water discharge in 2008 to 120 600 cubic meters per second of water flow.
- Lower Usuma, Nigeria
Lower Usuma is the name of a dam in the river Usuma in Nigeria that can hold 93,000 cubic meters of water. Built in 1990 in the Nigerian capital Abuja, also supplied as drinking water residents of the city. Dam with a capacity of 93 million cubic meters of raw water to flow through the water plant treatment five before passing it to Abuja. The total capacity of 10,000 cubic meters of water per hour.
- Fort Peck, Montana - United State
Accommodating 96 049 cubic meters of water, Fort Peck Dam is the highest of six major dams along the Missouri River, which is located in northeast Montana in the United States, near Glasgow, and adjacent to the Fort Peck area. Has a length of 21 026 feet (6409 m) and more than 250 feet (76 m) tall is the largest electric plants in the United States and creates Fort Peck Lake which is the fifth largest artificial lake in America. Dams along the 134-mile (216 km) for the purposes of hydroelectric power electricity, flood control and water quality management.
Dam currently has a capacity of 185 250 kilowatts, is divided into five generating units. Three units are main power plant was completed in 1951 resulted in a total of 105,000 kilowatts. And other power plants completed in 1961 have a capacity of 80,000 kilowatts.
Dam currently has a capacity of 185 250 kilowatts, is divided into five generating units. Three units are main power plant was completed in 1951 resulted in a total of 105,000 kilowatts. And other power plants completed in 1961 have a capacity of 80,000 kilowatts.
- Tarbela, Pakistan
Tarbela Dam is the largest dam on the Indus River in Pakistan that can accommodate as many as 121 720 cubic meters of water. Located in the district of Haripur, Hazara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) northwest of Islamabad. This dam has a height of 485 feet (148 m) above the bottom of the river with a surface area of about 250 square kilometres. This dam was completed in 1974 and designed to keep water from the Indus River for irrigation, flood control, and hydropower generation.
- Samara, Russia
Can hold 169 million cubic meters of water, Samara Dam is the second largest dam in the world and has a hydroelectric station on the Volga River which is located near the Zhigulyovsk and Tolyatti in the Samara Oblast - Russia. This dam is the sixth stage of the dam Volga-Kama Cascade.
- Three Gorges, China
Three Gorges dam (Three Canyons) is located in the Yangtze River (the third longest river in the world) in Sandouping, Yichang, Hubei province, China could accommodate 39.3 million cubic meters of water. Construction began in 1994. The dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world when completed in 2009. The shelter started charging on June 1, 2003, and will occupy an area three beautiful gulf, between the city of Yichang, Hubei, and Fuling, Chongqing. Currently, the dam has 26 generators, each with a capacity of 700 MW, six additional generators in the underground power plant.
As with other dams being built, the dam is also a controversial dam project concerning the truth or falsity of this. Those who support points to the economic benefits of flood control and hydroelectric power. Opponents worried about the future of the 1.9 million people who will be moved; Location loss of valuable archaeological and cultural; and also its impact on the environment.
As with other dams being built, the dam is also a controversial dam project concerning the truth or falsity of this. Those who support points to the economic benefits of flood control and hydroelectric power. Opponents worried about the future of the 1.9 million people who will be moved; Location loss of valuable archaeological and cultural; and also its impact on the environment.
