Question

The overflow dam is a​

Answer 1

Answer:

The overflow dam is a spillway dam.

Explanation:

• A dam is a solid barrier constructed at a suitable location, mostly across a river valley, to store flowing water.
• There are different types of dams across the world. Such as

1. Gravity Dams
2. Earth Dams
3. Rockfill Dams
4. Arch Dams

Spillway dam

• A spillway is a structure that is constructed near the dam for collecting surplus water above the freeboard level.
• Spillways can be either controlled or uncontrolled, and they function differently depending on their type.
• Spillways consist of a control structure to hold back the surplus water, a channel for water to flow through, and a terminal structure.