The 11 Biggest Dams in the World

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3. Syncrude Tailings Dam Mildred SWSS

Another embankment dam in this list, the Syncrude Tailings Dam was considered the largest structure on the earth during the year 2001. The dam is maintained in conjunction with an oil extraction operation in the same area. There are other Syncrude Dams located nearby.

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