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Dams are complex structures that differ due to varying site conditions, intended purposes, anticipated loading conditions, among other factors. Despite the wide range of design considerations among dams of all types, there are a few common key functions that the majority of dams must perform adequately. The following list contains major components that are common to many dams. Click the links to learn more.  
Dams are complex structures that differ due to varying site conditions, intended purposes, anticipated loading conditions, among other factors. Despite the wide range of design considerations among dams of all types, there are a few common key functions that the majority of dams must perform adequately. The following list contains major components that are common to many dams. Click the links to learn more.  


[[File:2014_NY-AshokanDam.jpg | right | border | 350px | link= | Ashokan Dam]]
[[File:2014_NY-AshokanDam.jpg | right | border | 350px | link= | Ashokan Dam]]


*[[Types of Dams | Dams]]
*[[Types of Dams | Dams]]

Revision as of 18:12, 13 June 2022


Dams are complex structures that differ due to varying site conditions, intended purposes, anticipated loading conditions, among other factors. Despite the wide range of design considerations among dams of all types, there are a few common key functions that the majority of dams must perform adequately. The following list contains major components that are common to many dams. Click the links to learn more.

Ashokan Dam
Ashokan Dam






Revised by: Grichards
Revision ID: 1008
Revision Date: 06/13/2022