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How tall is the Three Gorges Dam?

The Three Gorges Dam reaches 181 m (594 ft) from dam foundation to crest (not reservoir elevation).

The Three Gorges Dam is taller than you by 179 m (589 ft).Three Gorges Dam: 181 m (594 ft), measured to the dam crest. You: 2 m (5 ft). Example height The Three Gorges Dam is taller than you by 179 m (589 ft).Three Gorges Dam: 181 m (594 ft), measured to the dam crest. You: 2 m (5 ft). Example height

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What the Three Gorges Dam’s height measures

  • Statue of Unity, India: 182 m (597 ft). The Statue of Unity, India is taller than the Three Gorges Dam by 1 m (3 ft).
  • The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe): 180 m (591 ft). The Three Gorges Dam is taller than the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) by 1 m (3 ft).
  • Space Needle: 184 m (605 ft). The Space Needle is taller than the Three Gorges Dam by 3 m (11 ft).

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181 m (594 ft)

The Three Gorges Dam reaches 181 m (594 ft) from dam foundation to crest (not reservoir elevation).

Source: Wikipedia

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The Three Gorges Dam, 181 m (594 ft), drawn to scale beside the Statue of Unity, India, 182 m (597 ft)