Dams

Tucked away along a riverbend in an area known for its uranium mines is one of the world's tallest locks.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

When a massive landslide hit one of the world's tallest dams it created a tragic environmental disaster.

The half-mile long structure is so impressive, it even shows up on satellite images.

The 20-mile causeway that separates the Netherlands from the sea.

This 19th century hydroelectric powerhouse was the first of its kind.

This enormous storm barrier is one of the largest moving structures on Earth, with each arm taller than the Washington Monument.

During the rainy season, this temple is almost entirely submerged, accessible only by boat.

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

This mysterious structure by the Washington Monument is a flood barrier designed to protect the White House against rising waters.

As lake waters recede, a German village reemerges after more than a hundred years.

The ancient Greek Titan guards this massive dam holding a lightning bolt to symbolize electricity.

This record-setting hydraulic dam in the Montana badlands was one of FDR's most ambitious public works.

Thanks to the building of a life-giving reservoir, part of the Great Wall of China is now a dive site.

This road in the Great Smoky Mountains was supposed to assuage a displaced community, but ended up a $52 million dead end.

The remains of a community that was forced to move for a dam that never materialized still rot in this Pennsylvania park.