⚡The Earliest Hydropower Dams in the World
Discover the earliest hydropower dams in the world—from Cragside to Niagara and Krka—and how they launched the age of renewable electricity.
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The Oldest Dams In The World
Discover the oldest dams in the world—from ancient Jordan to Roman marvels—and how early civilizations shaped rivers for survival and growth.
The Most Regulated Rivers in the World
Discover the most regulated rivers in the world—how dams, levees, and reservoirs have transformed natural flows into engineered waterways.
The Largest Dams in the World
Discover the world’s largest dams—from the colossal Three Gorges in China to towering structures in Tajikistan and the U.S. Explore their scale, purpose, and global significance.
Dam Removal: How Free-Flowing Rivers Are Making a Comeback Worldwide
Discover how dam removal is transforming rivers around the world—restoring fish migration, ecosystems, and natural river flow from the Elwha to the Klamath.
The Hoover Dam
The Hoover dam is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the USA, built on the Colorado River.
Loire Vivante: The Allier and Loire Rivers
From dams to life: how the Allier and Loire rivers became Europe’s model of coexistence, flood resilience, and nature-based river restoration.
The Negative Effects of Dams on Rivers
Discover the negative effects of dams on rivers—from disrupted ecosystems and blocked fish migrations to sediment loss and vanishing wetlands.