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Classification and Types of dams

Classification of dams on the basis of materials used in dam construction

1. Rigid Dams (Concrete dams, steel dams, timber dams etc)
2. Non-Rigid dams (Beam Design Formulas , rockfill dams)

Classification of dam types with respect to size/height of the dam

1. Low dam / Small dam (How to build small dams)
2. Medium dams
3. High dam / Large dams

Classification of dam according to its purpose/use

1. Water supply dam/Irrigation dams
2. Power dams
3. Multipurpose dams
4. Flood control dams

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