Sanmenxia Dam

The Sanmenxia Dam is a large hydroelectric dam on the Yellow River in China, built primarily for flood control, water storage, and electricity generation. It helps regulate the river's flow, preventing floods during heavy rains and supplying water for agriculture and cities. The dam also produces clean energy by converting the movement of water into electricity. Completed in the 1960s, it is one of China's major infrastructure projects, playing a key role in managing the Yellow River's complex natural behavior while supporting regional development.