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A dam is an embankment/a dike made of concrete or earth or other material to form
a water reservoir or a hydroelectric reservoir or a defensive barrier against the sea.
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∙ 13y agoIt is an arch-gravity dam.
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What structure built across a river to hold back water?
A dam.
Why do you find a reservoir near a dam?
The dam is the wall or structure that holds back fresh water. The reservoir is the whole structure, which includes the dam wall and stored water.
What type of structure is three gorges dam?
The Three Gorges Dams were made of concrete.
What type of dam is the aswan dam?
The Aswan dam is an embankment dam.
What is a timber dam?
timber = wood dam = structure built to block/slow the flow of water so... timber dam is a wooden structure created to block or slow the flow of water.
Which type of dam is IDUKKI dam in kerala?
Arch dam
Who discovered rawal dam?
The Rawal Dam is a man made structure it was not discovered it was built
What is a barrier that redicts water called?
It is known as a dam or dam wall. Another structure would be a dike or a levee.
Is the Hoover Dam structure a mass?
YES.
How do you make a dam?
A dam is simple to make there is a turbine and a big concrete structure that holds water on the other side of the dam. The turbine is in the dam and is turned by the water coming threw the dam.
What kind of dam is the itaipu dam?
It is a Solid or a Frame structure.
What problems are caused by silt built up in dams?
A dam is a structure which controls the amount of water flowing. Silt build up is a type of problem many dams face. Silt is a type of sediment which builds up around the dam, as all water contains some form of silt or debris. Some problems caused by silt build up are erosion of dam parts, abrasion to dam materials, and damage to the dam turbines.
