Tallest Man-Made Dams in the World 2026
Source:
Wikipedia, List of tallest dams
Key Findings
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Jinping-I Dam (China) leads in Dam Height (m) with 305 in 2026.
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Average Dam Height (m) in 2026: 281 · median: 285.
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Gap in 2026: Jinping-I Dam (China) is 1.2× larger than Manuel Moreno Torres (Chicoasén) Dam (Mexico).
About This Dataset
Tallest Man-Made Dams in the World 2026
Height is measured from the lowest point of the foundation to the crest, which is why a dam can be taller than the wall a visitor sees. Natural dams formed by landslides and lava flows are excluded here even though the source lists them, and two of those outrank every structure built by people.
Analysis
Jinping-I Dam on the Yalong in China stands 305 m, 5 m taller than Nurek Dam. 6 of the 12 tallest dams are in China. 6 concrete arch, 4 embankment, 1 concrete gravity and 1 concrete double-arch dams make up the chart. The shortest on this chart, Manuel Moreno Torres (Chicoasén) Dam, stands 261 m.
Data Insights
Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart
Methodology & source
- Data source
- Wikipedia, List of tallest dams
- Coverage
- 12 entities · 2026 · 12 observations
- Measure
- Dam Height (m)
- Last updated
- 7 September 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
How the figures are calculated
- Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2026.
Data Sources & References
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