Top Dams Worldwide by Key Metrics

A ranking of some of the world's largest dams, considering factors such as reservoir capacity, structural volume, and installed power generation capacity. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is prominently featured among these monumental structures.

1. Kariba Dam (Zambia/Zimbabwe)

* Reservoir Capacity: 185 billion m³
* Installed Capacity: 1,626 MW
* Type: Double curvature concrete arch dam
* Notable: Holds the largest reservoir by volume globally.
(Sources: Smart Water Magazine, African Union, Time)

2. Three Gorges Dam (China)

* Reservoir Capacity: 39.3 billion m³
* Installed Capacity: 22,500 MW
* Type: Concrete gravity dam
* Notable: World’s largest hydroelectric power station by installed capacity.
(Source: Wikipedia)

3. Itaipu Dam (Brazil/Paraguay)

* Reservoir Capacity: 29.3 billion m³
* Installed Capacity: 14,000 MW
* Type: Concrete gravity dam
* Notable: One of the top producers of hydroelectric power globally.
(Sources: The Times of India, African Union, Wikipedia)

4. Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Ethiopia)

* Reservoir Capacity: 74 billion m³
* Installed Capacity: 6,000 MW
* Type: Roller-compacted concrete gravity dam
* Notable: Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, aiming to double Ethiopia’s electricity generation.
(Sources: Power Technology, Al Jazeera)

5. Aswan High Dam (Egypt)

* Reservoir Capacity: 132 billion m³
* Installed Capacity: 2,100 MW
* Type: Rock-fill dam with a clay core
* Notable: Significantly regulates the flow of the Nile River.
(Sources: Webuild Group, ZME Science)

6. Tarbela Dam (Pakistan)

* Structural Volume: 153 million m³
* Reservoir Capacity: 13.7 billion m³
* Installed Capacity: 4,888 MW
* Type: Earth-fill dam
* Notable: One of the largest earth-filled dams in the world.
(Sources: Webuild Group, Wikipedia)

7. Fort Peck Dam (USA)

* Structural Volume: 96 million m³
* Reservoir Capacity: 23 billion m³
* Installed Capacity: 185 MW
* Type: Hydraulic earth-fill dam
* Notable: One of the largest dams in the United States by volume.
(Sources: Wikipedia, Reuters)

8. Atatürk Dam (Turkey)

* Structural Volume: 84.5 million m³
* Reservoir Capacity: 48.7 billion m³
* Installed Capacity: 2,400 MW
* Type: Rock-fill dam
* Notable: Key component of Turkey's Southeastern Anatolia Project.
(Source: Wikipedia)


Spotlight on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

The GERD stands as a monumental project in Africa, both in scale and ambition. With a reservoir capacity of 74 billion cubic meters and an installed capacity of 6,000 MW, it is poised to be a game-changer for Ethiopia's energy landscape. Its completion marks a significant step toward energy self-sufficiency and has the potential to transform Ethiopia into a major power exporter in the region.
(Sources: fDi Intelligence, Arab Center Washington DC)

These dams represent major feats of engineering, designed to harness natural resources for energy, irrigation, and flood control. Each structure reflects the specific geographic, environmental, and economic needs of its region, and together they underscore the vital role of hydropower in global development.

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