Oroville Dam

geographical name

Oro·​ville Dam ˈȯr-ō-ˌvil How to pronounce Oroville Dam (audio)
earthen dam 754 feet (230 meters) high in the Feather River in north central California

Note: Completed in 1968, Oroville Dam is the highest in the U.S.

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“Oroville Dam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oroville%20Dam. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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