Operated by China Yangtze Power Company ( CYPC ), itself owned by China Three Gorges , Xiangjiaba boasts a capacity of 6,448MW . Found on the Jinsha River , the dam offers a shipping route , sediment retention and flood control along the famed Yangtze

alongside with its significant power generation capabilities . According to CYPC ’ s website , the dam ’ s reservoir houses a river basin area of around 458,800 sq . km .

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