Question

Mention the features and classifications of dams.
Class 10- geography - chp 3 Water Resources.
Please answer with key words...I will mark brainliest.​

Answer 1

Types of Dams

Below are the types of dams based on different criteria. Types of dams on the basis of materials used in dam construction:

Rigid Dams (Concrete dams, steel dams, timber dams etc)

Non-Rigid dams (rockfill dams)

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

Low dam / Small dam (How to build small dams)

Medium dams

High dam / Large dams

Classification of dam according to its purpose/use

Water supply dam/Irrigation dams

Power dams

Multipurpose dams

Flood control dams