Did You Know?
This dam can help power 400,000 homes!
What is a Dam?
A dam is a wall that holds back water.
How Does It Work?
The dam holds water. This water spins wheels to make power.
What dixence Does
It holds back a lot of water.
It helps make power for homes.
It is very tall and strong.
Many people work there.
It helps keep water safe.
It is a big part of nature.
More About dixence
The Grande Dixence Dam was built a long time ago. It took many years to make it. Workers used big machines to help build it. Now, it is a very important place.
This dam helps us every day. It gives power to homes and schools. People use this power for lights, heat, and more. It helps make life easier.
In the future, the dam will still help us. It will keep making power. It is a strong part of our world.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Grande Dixence Dam"] --> B["Location: Val d'Hérémence, Switzerland"]
A --> C["Height: 285 m (935 ft)"]
A --> D["Tallest Gravity Dam in the World"]
A --> E["Part of Cleuson-Dixence Complex"]
A --> F["Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric Power Generation"]
F --> G["Installed Capacity: 2,069 MW"]
F --> H["Annual Generation: 2,000 GWh"]
What Do These Words Mean?
gravity dam:A type of dam that uses its weight to hold back water.
hydroelectric power:Electricity made by using water to turn turbines.
installed capacity:The maximum amount of electricity a power station can produce.
GWh:A unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours.
power stations:Places where electricity is generated.
