Dams: Classification, Choice and Selection of Site
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Classification of Dams 2. Choice of the Type of Dam 3. Selection of Site. Classification of Dams: Dams can be classified as per their functions, material of construction, and structural design: (i) Classification based on function: (a) Storage (or impounding) dam is constructed across a river to create a reservoir for [...]