The world's highest concrete-faced sand-gravel dam to begin impoundment in September
By: Global Times | Published: Aug 11, 2025 07:07 PM
This September, the Dashixia Water Control Project, located in the middle and lower reaches of Kumarak River in Aksu region, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, will commence reservoir impoundment. This dam is currently the world's highest concrete-faced sand-gravel dam, whether completed or under construction. Once completed, the dam will create a ...