In 1994, work started on the Three Gorges Dam across the Yangtze River. Still a year away from full operation, it is the world's largest energy plant, spanning 1.5 miles across, and holding a 400 mile reservoir behind it (7 times the size of Washington DC). However, there have been issues with relocation. Estimated to wipe out 13 cities, 140 towns, and relocate around 2 million people, the government has been slow and unresponsive to many residents in terms of payback and helping relocate. As well, reports predict future problems with landslides and river bank collapses, which will continue to cause citizen relocation.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/longterm/yangtze/yangtze.htm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jan/22/wave-tidal-hydropower-water
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