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Dams are built to control water flow by strategically placing earth, rock, and concrete structures as barriers. The water collected from dams is used for a variety of purposes, including agricultural irrigation and municipal water supplies. According to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials, most dams (31.3 percent) are built for recreational purposes, followed by fire and farm ponds, flood control, irrigation, and water supply.
Types of Dams
A dam’s design depends upon its purpose and location. For example, an arch dam is best for high, narrow gorges so that the arch of the structural shape provides strength. Gravity dams are often chosen for shallow, wide canyons. Alternatively, overflow dams block flow in a stream and harness water for generating power, to improve navigation, and to provide irrigation water.
Dam Construction
When designing and constructing a dam, these are the four basic steps that engineers follow:
Dams around the World
As some of the largest constructions that humans have ever made, dams are clearly an amazing feat of engineering. These are some of the most impressive dams around the world:
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