Earthen Dams

The main reasons for building dams are:
  1. To trap sediment.
  2. To stabilize drainage ways and reduce erosion.
  3. To store excess water temporarily to reduce flood damage.
  4. 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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