Classification of Dams by Material, Use, Hydraulic Design

Grouping of Dams by Material, Use, Hydraulic Design 

Dams can be grouped in different courses relying on the motivation behind characterization 

Grouping of Dams as per the Material utilized for Dam Construction 

Earth Dams 

Shake fill Dams 

Strong brick work gravity Dams 

Praise stone work gravity Dams 

Steel Dams 

Timber dams 

Curve dams 

The initial three kinds of Dam are antiquated in root while the last four have come by and large utilize just in the most recent century or somewhere in the vicinity. 

Grouping of Dams as per Use 

Capacity Dams 

Detainment Dams 

Preoccupation Dams 

Grouping as indicated by Hydraulic outline 

Flood Dams 

Non-Overflow Dams 

Inflexible Dams 

Non-Rigid Dams