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-S