World Most Interesting Dams, A small but interesting list of the most spectacular dams. Hoover Dam - a hydroelectric plant, located in Black Canyon, on the border of Arizona and Nevada, 48 miles southeast of Las Vegas. Named in honor of  Herbert Hoover, 31st U.S. president, played a significant role in its construction. 

Dixence Grande Dam (Switzerland) - unique in that it retains water to form a small stream flowing into the lake Lac des Dix, itself, the lake is huge and contains millions of cubic meters of water. The height of the lake above the sea level is 2364 meters. 

Karun Dam - one of the most famous dams in the world. It is in Iran. The width of the dam - 160 meters, height - 205 meters Dworshak Dam (USA) - is the work of architects was built in just 6 years old. It is considered one of the highest dams in the western hemisphere - its height is 290 meters.

Inguri Dam is located in Georgia. Despite the fact that the construction of the dam began in the 60s of last  century, it was put into operation only 10-15 years ago. This dam is the highest arched concrete dam in the world, its height reaches 270 meters. 

Glen Canyon Dam (U.S.) is located in the valley of the Colorado River. As a result of its construction formed Lake Powell, which took the entire basin and the canyon is the second largest reservoir in the United States. 

Almendra Dam (Spain) - the dam was built near the village of the same name. The lake, which she formed covers an area of nearly 900 square miles. Dam height of 200 meters.