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Dams
A barrier constructed across a waterway to control the flow or raise the level of water.
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Who pays for dams to be built?
us... the government... it most probably comes out of taxes. that is why they take so long to build( the government collecting enough money for the job) and that is also why this country is in debt.
Who was the chief engineer of Hirakud dam?
The chief engineer of Hirakund dam was Hira khatri [kshatriya}. have known him personally as he was my grand father. also mr kundnani...therefore the name hira-kund dam ..the names of the two engineers hira and kundnani.
What are the 5 largest dams in the world based on capacity?
The following are the world's ten largest reservoirs by surface area:
1. Lake Volta (8,482 km2 or 3,275 sq mi; Ghana)
2. Smallwood Reservoir (6,527 km2 or 2,520 sq mi; Canada)
3. Kuybyshev Reservoir (6,450 km2 or 2,490 sq mi; Russia)
4. Lake Kariba (5,580 km2 or 2,150 sq mi; Zimbabwe, Zambia)
5. Bukhtarma Reservoir (5,490 km2 or 2,120 sq mi; Kazakhstan)
6. Bratsk Reservoir (5,426 km2 or 2,095 sq mi; Russia)
7. Lake Nasser (5,248 km2 or 2,026 sq mi; Egypt, Sudan)
8. Rybinsk Reservoir (4,580 km2 or 1,770 sq mi; Russia)
9. Caniapiscau Reservoir (4,318 km2 or 1,667 sq mi; Canada)
10. Lake Guri (4,250 km2 or 1,640 sq mi; Venezuela)
List of reservoirs by volume
1. Lake Kariba (180 km3 or 43 cu mi; Zimbabwe, Zambia)
2. Bratsk Reservoir (169 km3 or 41 cu mi; Russia)
3. Lake Nasser (157 km3 or 38 cu mi; Egypt, Sudan)
4. Lake Volta (148 km3 or 36 cu mi; Ghana)
5. Manicouagan Reservoir (142 km3 or 34 cu mi; Canada)
6. Lake Guri (135 km3 or 32 cu mi; Venezuela)
7. Williston Lake (74 km3 or 18 cu mi; Canada)
8. Krasnoyarsk Reservoir (73 km3 or 18 cu mi; Russia)
9. Zeya Reservoir (68 km3 or 16 cu mi; Russia)
Do earthquakes can damage buildings roads dams and many other structures?
Depending up on the intensity of an earthquake buildings, roads, dams and many other structures get damaged. Keeping in view the safety of buildings and dams from earthquakes special designs are being developed.
What time does the Ludlow reservoir close?
The Ludlow (MA) Reservoir, maintained by the Springfield Water Sewer Commission is located off Rte. 21, is open daily starting April 1, 2012 from 6:30am to 7:30pm. It is CLOSED on Wednesdays.
Human features of china near the 3 gorges dam?
There is the yanzte river bridge
i think that is near the 3 gorges dam anyway!
hope i helped Sarah
This is a large open reservoir. It is not used to generate electricity.
Is there a straight bus to siruvani dam from gandhipuram?
There are buses from Gandhipuram bus stand to near by Siiruvani dam, the dam itself is not accessible to the public as it a secure are meant for drinking water supply and the dam falls in the Kerala state, and can be approached from the Kerala side through Palghat and Kanjirapuzha.
What are the positive effects of dams?
They can assist in controlling flooding on many rivers.
Dams can by used to create hydro-electric power.
The lakes created are often great recreation areas.
How much does it cost to build a three story school?
About $20,000 for an average building. But really, it depends on how elaborate the designs are, the area of the building, and what materials you're using. It may also depend on how much the workers are being payed.
How thick is the hoover dams wall?
At the top the dam in 45 feet thick, and 660 feet thick at the bottom.
Was the an Erik weberg who worked on Hoover Dam?
My Great-Grandfather's name was Eric Weberg, and he was an engineer working on the spillway tunnels at the Boulder/Hoover Dam.
What can happen if you our living near a factory?
Nothing bad will happen as long as you don't breath in tons of the smog. It also depends on what kind of factory. More information will help, also where?
What are the difference between dam and retaining wall?
The only difference between them is that, a masonry dam retains the water behind it, while the retaining wall retains the earth materials at its back. The distribution of pressure along its height is also same to the masonry dam.
A detention reservoir stores excess water during floods and
releases it after the flood. It is similar to a storage reservoir but is provided with large gated
spillways and sluiceways to permit flexibility of operation.
Last updated on Feb 27, 2010
The Arcediano dam project has been blocked since December of 2009 due to criticism by diverse groups including academics, researchers and members of civil society organizations. Critiques have focused on the selection process for the project, the analysis of water quality, the cost of the project and the lack of information regarding the proposed process for purification of the water.
As for the Lake Chapala, during last two years, the water level has been higher than it had been for decades. Although it is still subject to agricultural, domestic, and industrial sources of contamination, the actual levels of hazardous materials has not been assessed with regularity. Latest reports confirm there has been found elevated concentrations of mercury in fish in the lake. However, neither the extent of human mercury exposure nor its sources and routes have been elucidated.
