DAMS…

Gravity dam…
Arch dam…
Buttress dam…
Steel dam…
Timber dam…
Earth and Rockfill dam…
 PHYSICAL FACTORS GOVERNING SELECTION OF
TYPE OF A DAM…
The selection of type of a dam at given site depends upon many physical
factors such as :
1. Topography
2. Geology and foundation conditions
3. Materials of construction
4. Spillway size and location
5. Roadway
6. Length and Height of dam
7. Life of dam
 SELECTION OF SITE FOR A DAM…
The following requisites of good sites for various types of dams:
1. Foundations
2. Topography
3. Site for spillway
4. Materials
5. Reservoir and Catchment area
6. Communication
7. Locality