ASDSO Dam Safety Toolbox

Purposes of Dams

From ASDSO Dam Safety Toolbox
Revision as of 19:36, 6 June 2022 by Rmanwaring (talk | contribs)
Jump to: navigation, search


Dams serve a variety purposes including water storage, flood protection, power generation, tailings storage, or recreation. The design of a dam is heavily influenced by its intended purpose; however, the purpose of a dam can change over the course of its design life due to changes in the surrounding community or in site conditions. No matter the purpose of a dam, safety to the public is the number one priority over any potential benefits.


Ashokan Dam
Ashokan Dam

Related Topics

  • Power Generation
  • Water Supply
  • Recreation
  • Flood Risk Management
  • Irrigation
  • Navigation
  • Waste Management
  • Regulation of Water

Last revised by: Rmanwaring
Revision ID: 841
Revision Date: 06/06/2022