Dams are structures built across a stream, a river, or an estuary to retain water. Dams are built to provide water for human consumption, for irrigating arid and semiarid lands, or for use in industrial processes.
They are used for generating hydroelectric power, to reduce peak discharge of floodwater, for recharging the underground water table, for navigation of ships and barges and for supplying water for irrigation, residential and commercial purposes.
In terms of engineering, dams generally fall into three broad classifications defined by use, structural type and by construction material.
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The decision as to which type of dam to build largely depends on the foundation conditions in the valley, the construction materials available, the accessibility of the site to transportation networks, and the experiences of the engineers, financiers, and promoters responsible for the project.
