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Three Gorges Dam

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The Three Gorges Dam is a massive hydroelectric dam located in China that spans the Yangtze River. It is the world's largest power station and provides clean energy by harnessing the force of flowing water.

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