Oroville Dam, Embankment dam in USA
Oroville Dam is an earthfill embankment dam on the Feather River east of the city of Oroville, California.
Constructed between 1961 and 1968 by the California Department of Water Resources, the Oroville Dam is the tallest dam in the U.S.
The dam heavily influenced the socio-economic development of Northern California due to its role in water management and electricity generation.
Visitors can tour the Oroville Dam and learn about its role in water conservation, flood control, and power production.
It's a stunning example of modern engineering, despite having faced severe damage from flooding in 2017.
Location: Butte County
Inception: 1961
Official opening: 1968
Length: 2,109 m
Website: water.ca.gov/Programs/State-Water-Project/SWP-Facilities/Oroville
Source: Wikimedia
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