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What is a dam? What are the different types of dams? |
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Answer» A dam is a hydraulic structure of fairly impervious material built across a river to create a reservoir on its upstream side for impounding water for various purposes. Dams are classified according to their structure, intended purpose or height. On the basis of structure and material used, dams are classified as:
According to their height, dams can be categorised as:
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