Dams- are structures that block the flow of river, stream, or other

waterway. Some dams divert the flow of river water into a

pipeline, canal, or channel. Others raise the level of inland
waterways to make them navigable by ships and barges. Many
dams harness the energy of falling water to generate electric
power.
PURPOSE OF A DAM
1. IRRIGATION AND DRINKING WATER

2. POWER SUPPLY

3. NAVIGATION

4. FLOOD CONTROL

5. MULTI PURPOSES
Embankment dam- is a gravity dam formed out of loose rock, earth, or a
combination of these materials. The upstream and the downstream slopes of
embankment dam are flatter than those of concrete gravity dams. In essence they
more closely match the natural slope of a pile of rocks or earth.
Arch dam- are concrete or masonry structures that curve upstream into a
reservoir, stretching from one wall of a river canyon to the other.
Buttress dam- consists of a wall, of face, supported by several buttresses on the
downstream side. The vast majority of buttress dams are made of concrete that is
reinforced with steel.