Presented by:-

Name:- Sourav Kumar

Course & Branch:- B.Tech C.E (4th year)
Roll No.:- 1649900012
1. Introduction
2. Classification
3. Site selection criteria
4. Causes of failure dam
5. Any Query
6. Thank you
 Dam is a hydraulic structure of fairly impervious material
built across a river to create , the reservoir on its upstream side
for in pounding water for the various purpose such as
irrigation , hydro power generation ,water supply, flood
control, navigation, fishing , recreation.
1. Classification of dam act to its size
2. Classification of dam act to its purpose
3. Classification of dam act to its local
1. Minor size dam.
2. Medium size dam.
3. Major size dam.
1. Water supply dam
2. Irrigation dam
3. Power generation dam
4. Flood control dam
5. Multi purpose dam
1. Storage dam
2. Recharge dam
3. Delay action dam
4. Diversion dam
5. Coffer dam
1. Suitable foundation must be available.
2. A suitable site for the spill way should available in nearby.
3. The reservoir basic should be water tight.
4. The dam site should be easily accessibly.
1. Extreme inflow.
2. Poor maintenance.
3. Design in error.
4. Movement of foundation.
5. Seismic load action.
6. Weight action on the structure.
7. Higher amount of silt.
8. Use substandard construction material.