Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Top 10 Tallest Dams in the World


10. Mica Dam, Canada – 234m
This is a list of the tallest dams in the world over 135 meters in height. Currently, the tallest dam in the world is the Nurek in Tajikistan at 300 meters.

09. Guavio, Colombia – 243m

08. Mauvoisin Dam, Switzerland – 250m

07. Álvaro Obregón Dam, Mexico – 260m

06. Tehri Dam, India – 261m

05. Chicoasén Dam, Mexico – 261m

04. Vajont Dam, Italy – 261.6m

03. Inguri Dam, Georgia – 271.5m

02. Grande Dixence Dam, Switzerland – 285m

01. Nurek Dam, Tajikistan – 300m

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