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Saint-Ferréol dam

dam, Saint-Ferréol, France
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The Saint-Ferréol Dam is a significant historical structure in France, built in 1675. It was constructed as part of the water supply system for the Canal du Midi, a major inland waterway connecting the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean Sea.

Saint-Ferréol Dam Details

  • Location: Near Toulouse, France.
  • Purpose: To supply water to the Canal du Midi.
  • Construction: It is an earthen dam, measuring 35 meters (115 feet) high.
  • Historical Significance: For over 150 years, it held the record as the highest earthen dam globally. It was a crucial component of the Canal du Midi, which was a pioneering civil engineering achievement of the 17th century.12
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