Longtan Dam

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The Longtan dam is a large dam on the Hongshui River, a tributary of the Pearl River.[1]

The dam, at 192 meters, is said to be the tallest in the world.[2] The attached ship lift is said to be the fastest in the world.

References

  1. Hongshui River in south China to be dammed in November, China Daily, October 26 2003. Retrieved on 2008-04-21.
  2. Guangxi Builds Huge Hydraulic Power Station, China through a lens, November 6 2003. Retrieved on 2008-04-21.

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