Question

On what different bases are dam classified? Of geography

Answer 1

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

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

Non-Rigid dams (Beam Design Formulas , 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


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Answer 2

Answer:

DAMS ARE CLASSIFIED ON THE BASIS OF STRUCTURE OR MATERIAL AND HEIGHT:-

ON THE BASIS OF MATERIAL DAMS CAN BE CLASSIFIED INTO TIMBER DAM, EMBANKMENTS DAM,MASONY DAM.

ON THE BASIS OF HEIGHT IT IS CLASSIFIED INTO HIGH AND LOW DAM