Arch dam

Arch dam

A concrete or masonry dam which is curved upstream in plan in order to transmit the major part of the water load to the abutments and to keep the dam in compression. An arch dam is most likely used in a narrow site with steep walls of sound rock.

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arch dam

Energy; Hydro dam; Dam safety

A concrete, masonry, or timber dam with the alignment curved upstream so as to transmit the major part of the water load to the abutments.

arch dam

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