DAM
A barrier of wood, masonry, concrete or earth, built across a river to create a reservoir of water for domestic and/or industrial usage.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
>> Water Regulation Installation
>>> Dam
>>> Water Power Production Site
>>>> Mill Dam
>>>> Dam
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BARRAGE | A manmade barrier built across a river in order to increase the depth of water. |
| HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATION | Power generation by releasing stored water through a turbine driving a generator. |
| RESERVOIR | A natural or artificial body of water where water is collected and stored for a specific use. Use specific term where known. |
| SURGE TOWER | A hollow tower located at lower end of the descending pipelines of a hydroelectric power station that regulates air and water pressure. |
| WEIR | A dam constructed on a canal or river or stream, designed to retain the water and regulate its flow. |
