Syncrude Tailings Dam, Industrial dam at Mildred Lake, Alberta, Canada.
The Syncrude Tailings Dam functions as a containment system for byproducts from oil sands extraction, featuring an 18-kilometer circumference and heights reaching 88 meters.
Construction of this industrial structure began in 1978 as part of the expanding oil sands operations in northern Alberta's Athabasca region.
The dam represents the intersection of industrial development and environmental concerns in Alberta's oil production sector, affecting local communities and ecosystems.
The facility manages approximately 250,000 tons of tailings daily while maintaining water recycling systems essential for oil extraction processes.
This engineering achievement held the title of largest earth structure globally by volume of construction material in 2001, using locally sourced materials.
Location: Alberta
GPS coordinates: 57.05800,-111.60200
Latest update: April 12, 2025 06:23
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