#1
Largest Reservoir Capacity Dam in China
Sorted by Reservoir Capacity
Value: 39,300,000,000 m³
Three Gorges Dam
Dam in Yichang, Hubei, China
Three Gorges Dam is a dam located in Yichang, Hubei, China. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in China.
Page overview
- Country
- China
- State
- Hubei
- City
- Yichang
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in China.
#7
Highest Dam in China
Sorted by Dam Height
Value: 185 meters
#1
Longest Dam in China
Sorted by Dam Length
Value: 2,335 meters
#1
Most Powerful Dam in China
Sorted by Installed Power Capacity
Value: 22,500 megawatts
#1
Oldest Dam in China
Sorted by Completion Year
Value: 2,006 year
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 39,300,000,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 185 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 2,335 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 22,500 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 2,006 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 1,045 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Three Gorges Dam is located in Yichang, Hubei, China. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Yichang
- State
- Hubei
- Country
- China
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in China using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Three Gorges Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
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For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Three Gorges Dam details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Three Gorges Dam located?
Three Gorges Dam is located in Yichang, Hubei, China.
What is Three Gorges Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Three Gorges Dam is listed as a dam in China. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Three Gorges Dam compared with other dams?
Three Gorges Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in China. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.