But opponents say the flood control capability of the Three Gorges Dam is limited, and it could even make the problem worse in the long term.

Captured during Expedition 19, NASA’s satellite photos show how the Three Gorges Dam subtly changes Earth’s rotation and axis ...

With the construction of the 'Three Gorges Dam' and the accompanying largest power station in the world, China has ensured ...

As China counts the costs of its most punishing flood season in more than three decades, the role played by the massive and controversial Three Gorges Dam - designed to help tame the Yangtze river ...

The dam's primary purpose is to generate hydroelectric power, but it also serves to control flooding and improve navigation along the Yangtze River. The Three Gorges Dam's construction has not ...

The colossal structure is situated in Hubei province and spans the Yangtze River, which is the longest river in Eurasia.

the chosen dam site just downstream of the world-famous Three Gorges scenic area; in December, Premier Li Peng formally declared the project open. The Chinese government has offered overseas ...

The massive Three Gorges Dam, which towers above the Yangtze in central China, will face a major flood-control test on Tuesday, when waters are expected to reach speeds of 70,000 cubic meters per ...

The Three Gorges Dam, China’s marvel on the Yangtze River, is one of the world’s largest engineering projects—the product of 37 million cubic yards of concrete. Its final feature ...

Chinese scientists plan to build a colossal 0.6-mile-wide solar power station in space, designed to beam energy back to Earth, likened to an orbital "Three Gorges Dam." To construct the massive ...

Li Memgke lives near Sandouping in the shadow of the Three Gorges Dam ... path of the new construction. The dam was built to protect parts of China from flooding and to harness the Yangtze's ...