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Three Gorges Dam Passes Flood Test

By , About.com GuideAugust 7, 2007

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The one-year-old Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in China successfully saw its first peak flood flow and seemed to pass with flying colors. The dam, the world's largest flood-control and hydroelectric barrier, protected thousands downstream during peak flows which occurred a week ago today. The Washington Post has the scoop.

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