Top 10 Largest Dams in the United States (2024)
10.
Chief Joseph Dam – Washington, second-largest power producer.
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9.
John Day Dam – Oregon/Washington, hydroelectric power.
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8.
Shasta Dam – California, vital for water storage.
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7.
Garrison Dam – North Dakota, supports irrigation.
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6.
Dworshak Dam – Idaho, tallest straight-axis dam.
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5.
Fort Peck Dam – Montana, major earthen dam.
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4.
Oroville Dam – California, tallest U.S. dam.
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3.
Glen Canyon Dam – Arizona, key for water storage.
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2.
Grand Coulee Dam – Washington, largest structure, high power output.
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Hoover Dam – Nevada/Arizona, iconic power source.
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Biggest Dams in the US