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Dams
Dams
INTRODUCTION
A DAM is a barrier that impounds water or
underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress
floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human
consumption, industrial use and navigation. Hydropower is often used in
conjunction with dam to generate electricity. A dam can also be used to
collect water or for storage of water which can be evenly distributed
between locations.
TYPES OF DAMS
a) By structure and design
1) Arch-gravity dams
2) Embankment dams or masonry dams
3) Earth dams
4) Rockfill dams
5) Buttress dam
6) Steel dams
7) Timber dams
b) Based on its function
1) Storage dams
2) Diversion dams
3) Detention dams
4) Debris dams
5) Coffer dams
INTRODUCTION
The IDUKKI DAM, located in Kerala, India is a 168.91m tall
arch dam. The dam stands between the two mountains Kuravanmala and
Kurathimala. It was constructed and owned by the Kerala State