New looks of the Three Gorges Reservoir

Picture taken on Oct 23, 2010 shows the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Central China’s Hubei province. The water level at the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest water control and utilization project, reached 175 meters on Oct 26, 2010. The 175-meter mark, a milestone in the construction of the gigantic reservoir, would enable the project to fulfill its functions of flood control, power generation, navigation and water supply to the fullest extent. [Photo/Xinhua]

Picture taken on Oct 23, 2010 shows the Three Gorges reservoir in Yichang, Central China’s Hubei province. The water level will be maintained at 175 meters for about two months and then be allowed to drop. In the future, the water level will be kept at between 145 meters and 175 meters, depending on flood control needs. [Photo/Xinhua]

Picture taken on Oct 23, 2010 shows the Three Gorges reservoir in Yichang, Central China’s Hubei province. The water level will be maintained at 175 meters for about two months and then be allowed to drop. In the future, the water level will be kept at between 145 meters and 175 meters, depending on flood control needs. [Photo/Xinhua]

Picture taken on Oct 23, 2010 shows the Three Gorges reservoir in Yichang, Central China’s Hubei province. The water level will be maintained at 175 meters for about two months and then be allowed to drop. In the future, the water level will be kept at between 145 meters and 175 meters, depending on flood control needs. [Photo/Xinhua]

Pictures taken on Oct 23, 2010 show the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Central China’s Hubei province. The water level at the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest water control and utilization project, reached 175 meters on Oct 26, 2010. The 175-meter mark, a milestone in the construction of the gigantic reservoir, would enable the project to fulfill its functions of flood control, power generation, navigation and water supply to the fullest extent.