The main reasons for building dams are:
- To trap sediment.
- To stabilize drainage ways and reduce erosion.
- To store excess water temporarily to reduce flood
damage.
- To store water for livestock, irrigation, household,
or municipal use.
There are several types of dams, which include
soil-saving dams, grade-stabilization dams, and
flood control dams.
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