10 Biggest Hydropower Dams in the World, World's largest Hydropower Dams

Here are some of the biggest hydropower dams in the world:

1. Three Gorges Dam - China

Located on the Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydropower project in the world, with a capacity of 22.5 GW.

2. Itaipu Dam - Brazil/Paraguay

Located on the Paraná River, the Itaipu Dam has a capacity of 14 GW and is jointly owned and operated by Brazil and Paraguay.

3. Xiluodu Dam - China

Located on the Jinsha River, the Xiluodu Dam has a capacity of 13.86 GW and is the second-largest hydropower project in China.

4. Guri Dam - Venezuela

Located on the Caroni River, the Guri Dam has a capacity of 10.2 GW and is the largest hydropower project in Venezuela.

5. Grand Coulee Dam - United States

Located on the Columbia River, the Grand Coulee Dam has a capacity of 6.8 GW and is the largest hydropower project in the United States.

6. Tucuruí Dam - Brazil

Located on the Tocantins River, the Tucuruí Dam has a capacity of 8.37 GW and is the second-largest hydropower project in Brazil.

7. Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam - Russia

Located on the Yenisei River, the Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam has a capacity of 6.4 GW and is the largest hydropower project in Russia.

8. Belo Monte Dam - Brazil

Located on the Xingu River, the Belo Monte Dam has a capacity of 11.2 GW and is the third-largest hydropower project in Brazil.

9. Longtan Dam - China

Located on the Hongshui River, the Longtan Dam has a capacity of 6.4 GW and is the third-largest hydropower project in China.

10. Jinping-II Dam - China

Located on the Jinping River, the Jinping-II Dam has a capacity of 4.8 GW and is the fourth-largest hydropower project in China.