- DNR: Water: Dams Levees - IN. gov
These e-booklets were created to help answer questions about dams: purposes they serve, risks associated with dams, and where to get information about how to react if you are affected by a dam
- Dam - Wikipedia
Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees (also known as dikes) are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions
- Dam | Definition, History, Types, Environmental Impacts, Examples . . .
dam, structure built across a stream, a river, or an estuary to retain water Dams are built to provide water for human consumption, for irrigating arid and semiarid lands, or for use in industrial processes
- Dams - National Geographic Society
A dam is a structure built across a stream or river to hold water back Dams can be used to store water, control flooding, and generate electricity
- What Dams Actually Do: Types of Dams and Examples
Dams are some of the most important and fascinating structures innovated by human civilization They help us control water, generate energy, grow food, and protect lives
- Dams 101 | Association of State Dam Safety
Dams provide a life-sustaining resource to people in all regions of the United States They are an extremely important part of this nation’s infrastructure—equal in importance to bridges, roads, airports, and other major elements of the infrastructure
- The Ultimate Guide To Dams Understanding The Different Types And Their . . .
Dams support critical infrastructure across sectors, from agriculture to energy production They provide reliable water supplies, protect against flooding, and produce renewable energy, forming the backbone of many societies
- Dam Safety Education - Dams 101
Benefits of dams Dams enable storage of water for drinking, hydroelectric generation, flood control and recreation Dams enable agriculture in drier regions and provide a more reliable water source for farmers Dams can improve wildlife habitat and provide food for migratory birds
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