Egypt's ASWAN Dam is a large embankment dam located in ASWAN, Egypt. It was built between 1960 and 1970 on the Nile River and is one of the largest dams in the world. The dam was constructed to provide hydroelectric power, regulate the flow of the Nile, and protect against floods. It also created Lake Nasser, which is the largest artificial lake in the world. The dam has been an important source of irrigation and electricity for Egypt since its completion.