Jan 15, 2026 - How the Three Gorges Dam Actually Works
The Three Gorges Dam didn`t just change the course of the relentless Yangtze River. It pushed modern engineering to the absolute limit. And today, we`re using a 3D model to reveal the extreme challenges engineers had to overcome building it. For more megaprojects content, be sure to subscribe to MegaBuilds! 0:00 How the Three Gorges Dam Actually Works 0:47 The Reason 1:41 The Construction 4:42 Protecting The Dam 6:46 The Power Plant 10:49 The Ship Lift & Locks 12:16 The Future