简要概述了震区大坝，尤其是坝高超过100 m的4座大坝的震情；总结了此次破坏性地震中有关大坝安全的经验教训；对在我国强震区兴建高坝的有关大坝抗震安全的几个关键问题做了分析和探讨，并提出了相应的建议。

In this paper the damages and behaviors of dams, especially for the 4 dams with a height over 100 m, in the area affected by the devastative Wenchuan Earthquake on May 12, are briefly described. The lessons concerning dam safety learnt from the quake are preliminarily drawn. Some critical problems related to the seismic safety of dams in China are discussed. The strategic priority of dam safety for large dam in China and the corresponding tactics to overcome its main obstacles are suggested. Finally, some suggestions and comments for improving seismic safety of dams in China are provided.