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    11/21/2023

    Chapter One: Types of Dams


    1. Types of Dams
    1.1 General
    1.2 Classification of Dams
    1.3 Types of Embankment Dams and their Main Features
    References

    1.1 General: Definition Sketch /Plan View Plan

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    1.2 Classification of Dams


    Classification of Dams
    There are various ways of classification of dams. Some of them
    are as discussed below
    i. Classification according to use: Storage dam, Diversion
    dam and Detention dam
    ii. Classification according to hydraulic design: Overflow dam
    and Non-overflow dam
    iii. Classification according to construction materials used:
    Rigid dam and Non-rigid dam
    iv. Classification according to capacity: Large dam and Small
    dam

    1.3 Types of Embankment Dams and their


    Main Features

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    1.3 Types of Embankment Dams and their


    Main Features, Earthfill Embankment Dams

    Homogenous earthfill dam

    1.3 Types of Embankment Dams and their


    Main Features, Earthfill Embankment Dams
    Homogenous earthfill
    dam with horizontal
    drain

    Homogenous earthfill
    dam with toe drain

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    1.3 Types of Embankment Dams and their


    Main Features, Earthfill Embankment Dams

    Homogenous earthfill dam


    with vertical and horizontal
    drain

    Zoned earthfill dam


    with central clay core
    and toe drain

    1.3 Types of Embankment Dams and their


    Main Features, Earthfill Embankment Dams

    Typical Hydraulic Fill Dam

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    1.3 Types of Embankment Dams and their


    Main Features, Rockfill Embankment Dams

    Rockfill Dam with


    a Facing

    1.3 Types of Embankment Dams and their


    Main Features, Rockfill Embankment Dams

    Rockfill dam with a


    centrally located core

    Rockfill dam with an


    inclined located core

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    References
    Vick, G. (1990). Planning, Design, and Analysis of Tailings Dams.
    BiTech Publishers, Limited.

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