Xiluodu Daba, China
From series “The Most Impressive Dams on Earth”Year: 2014. Lenght: 700 m. Height: 285,5 m.
One of the largest dams in the world is situated in China on the Yangtze River. The height of Xiluodu Dam is 285,5 meters, 700 meters length. The dam and the power station took their names from the nearby Xiluodu Province. Originally this dam was built not only for electrical power but also for improvement of water quality.
Only after the possible natural environment damage for the region was estimated, the streamway was closed and the building continued. In 2014 the dam was put into service. It has leading positions in the capacity of the reservoir, its volume is 12, 67 cube meters. 
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Credit Cooperative of China 24-hour Self-service Bank' located in 2.66 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Fuel station: 'Filling Station' in 2.74 km
Supermarket: 'Huli Supermarket' in 2.57 km
Parking: 'Parking Lot' in 1.79 km
Apotheek: 'Xichang Chang'an Drug Store' in 0.99 km
Police station: 'Yongshan Forest Public Security Bureau' in 2.79 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Beijing Traditional Santang Hot Pot' in 0.97 km
Railway station: 'Yongshan Laoche Station' in 3.14 km
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