answersLogoWhite

0

The purpose of the dams that are found in the state of PA are to prevent water from entering another water source or landform. Dams are often manmade, but can be constructed by animals like beavers.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Define multi purpose projects?

dams that r used for more than 1 purpose


What is the purpose of a Pa designation?

Pubilc Accountant = "PA"


What was the purpose of the dams of the Nile River?

To control the river and flooding and produce electricity.


How many dental dams for sexual purpose are manufactuer in the us?

AnswerAt least 15.


What are 8 common purposes of dams and examples?

Dams serve the common purpose of retaining water.Other structures like floodgates or levees are used to manage or water flow into specific land regions.


What are the purpose of vented dam?

To stop sedimention of the reservior. These Dams have low level sluices to help carry away sediments.


How many types of dams are there in India?

At independence, in 1947, there were fewer than 300 large dams in India. By the year 2000 the number had grown to over 4000, more than half of them built between 1971 and 1989. India ranks third in the world in dam building, after US and China. While some of these dams were built primarily for flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation, the primary purpose of most Indian dams remains irrigation.


What was the original purpose of the gresat wall of china?

to kill to ma and tu pa!!!!!!!!


What are positive dams?

dams


What type of motor is used in dam gates?

Generally for big and major dams,motors are alone not used,all this type dam gates will be controlled manually.Because it is not easy to conrol the large dam gates by motors. But for the dams with single gates,used for irrigation purpose,in canals,we can use the synchronous reversible motors to control such type of dams.


What was it's the purpose in builting them?

The purpose of building dams is to control water flow, generate hydroelectric power, provide irrigation for agriculture, manage flooding, and create reservoirs for drinking water supply and recreational use. Dams help regulate water resources and support various human activities while also impacting the environment and aquatic ecosystems.


Do beavers live above ground?

Beaver's live in burrows, lakes, and small wooden island. Yes they live above ground & are often seen... they build dams from wood they collect & sleep in the dams in areas built for this purpose. they are not nocturnal they work in the day.