Whether they are in the vault, in the embankment or foothillsthe dams testify to the capacity of Man to master nature in order to exploit its power. Irrigation, hydroelectricity, drinking water supply: these very elaborate works render great services. However, their construction was not made without sacrifice and the ecological impact of certain dams is sometimes singled out. From the Hoover Dam (in the United States) to that of the Gleno (in Italy) via that of Almendra (in Spain) and Bimont (in France), here are some of the most impressive dams you can see in the world.
The largest dams in the world in 19 photos
