The Three Gorges Project is a large-scale hydroelectric DAM project located in the Yangtze River in China. The project consists of a series of dams, locks, and other structures that span the river's three gorges. The main purpose of the project is to generate electricity, control flooding, and improve navigation. The project was completed in 2006 and the main DAM, known as the Three Gorges DAM, is the largest hydroelectric DAM in the world.