Currently there are 17,187 dams in the United States. The report from the National Inventory of Dams is dated from 1996/1997 so the data is a bit old but still reliable.
According to http://govtsecurity.com/news/us-dam-security-0904/ approximately 80,000.
Dams in AmericaThere are an estimated 75,000 dams in the United States, blocking 600,000 mi (970,000 km) of river or about 17% of rivers in the nation.
Most countries use dams. Some of these countries include the United States, Tajikistan, Switzerland, Brazil, and Russia.
Their are many different dams across the world. A few dams that are famous are The Hoover Dam located in the United States and The Karun Damn in Iran
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Three of the four largest dams in the Western United States are in South Dakota. The South Dakota dams are Fort Peck, Fort Randall, and Oahe. The fourth is the Oroville Dam in California.
I don't believe that there is one single entity that controls them all, however, the United States Army Corps of Engineers owns and operates 609 dams.
Most countries use dams. Some of these countries include the United States, Tajikistan, Switzerland, Brazil, and Russia.
The battle of Beaver Dams took place on the 24th of June 1813. Involvement: The United States and Britain were the two main forces in the battle, due to the fact that they were both enemies. The Cognawaga Indians were also involved in the battle along with the Mohawk who were both fighting against the United States (America).
50 states are in the united states
there are only 50 states in the United States.
We construct dams to make sure water doesn't flood states and cities.