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The Art of the Party: Sanmenxia Dam on Yellow River
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This painting, "Sanmenxia Dam on Yellow River" was created by Chinese painter Wu Zuoren in 1956.

The painting depicts experts inspected local water quality and data near Sanmenxia city.

The Sanmenxia Dam is in the northeast of Sanmenxia City in Henan Province and on the border of Henan, Shanxi and Shaanxi Provinces.

The dam was the first large water-conservation project on the Yellow River after the new China was founded in 1949.

The Yellow River, often called the cradle of Chinese civilization, is China's second-longest river (5,464 km).

It is prone to overflowing its banks and causing devastating floods since time immemorial.

For thousands of years, the Chinese looked for ways to control the water in the Yellow River.

The dam was constructed to prevent sediment of the Yellow River from flowing downstream.

The builders chose the Sanmenxia gorge for several reasons. It's the narrowest part of the river and easier to dam.

The water helps generate electricity. There are three rocky islets that are optimal for river diversion. It's in the last valley of the Yellow River which helps with the retention of floodwaters.

The hydrological project started in 1957 with the successful closure of the Yellow River in 1958 and completion of the dam in 1960.

The dam has played an important role in irrigation and generating hydroelectric power.

The dam controls rapid changes in water levels and helps to preserve the region's ecosystems, enabling residents along the Yellow River to enjoy a stable life.

 

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