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Revision as of 17:06, 23 May 2022
Dams serve a variety purposes, depending on the needs of the communities they serve. The design of a dam is heavily influenced by its intended purpose. However, the purpose of a dam can also change over the course of its design life due to changes in the surrounding community or in site conditions.
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Hoover Dam
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Low Head Dam
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C.W. Bill Young Reservoir
Other Related Topics
Flood Risk Management
Irrigation
Power Generation
Recreation
Regulation of Water
Waste Management
Water Supply