This book summaries systematically the great achievements and successful experiences in dam construction in China over the past 60 years,especially high dam construction practices in recent decades.This book is divided into 3 parts and 26 chapters.It covers the strategic importance of dam construction and hydropower projects in China,the main technical progresses in dam planning,survey,design,construction,operation management and scientific research,as well as introduction of typical high dams at home and abroad.The objectives of this book are to showcase the nation's achievements in dam construction,particularly key projects,new concepts and the latest progress in recent 10 years from an international perspective.

It is a professional and informative book that provides a comprehensive review of dam construction over the past 60 years until 2010 in China,and could be reference to dam engineers.