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Dam — This article is about structures for water impoundment. For other uses, see Dam (disambiguation). Hoover Dam, a concrete arch gravity dam in Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Lake Mead in the background is impounded by the dam … Wikipedia
Dam removal — Teton Dam Failure Dam removal is the process of removing out dated, dangerous, or ecologically damaging dams from river systems. There are thousands of out dated dams in the United States that were built in the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as … Wikipedia
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channel — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. duct, conduit, passage; wavelength, band; artery, vein, blood vessel. v. furrow, groove. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A passageway for liquid] Syn. conduit, tube, canal, duct, course, carrier, gutter,… … English dictionary for students
dam — A Structure, composed of wood, earth, or other material, erected in and usually extending across the entire channel of a stream at right angles to the thread of the stream, and intended to retard or retain the flow of water. Morton v Oregon Short … Ballentine's law dictionary
low head dam — a dam extending across a river of low height, usually 15 feet (about 5 metres) or less. It impounds the water behind it, has minimal effects on the downstream regime and allows water to fall over its whole width. Quite dangerous as boaters and… … Dictionary of ichthyology
lowhead dam — a dam extending across a river of low height, usually 15 feet (about 5 metres) or less. It impounds the water behind it, has minimal effects on the downstream regime and allows water to fall over its whole width. Quite dangerous as boaters and… … Dictionary of ichthyology
run-of-the-river dam — lowhead dam (a dam extending across a river of low height, usually 15 feet (about 5 metres) or less. It impounds the water behind it, has minimal effects on the downstream regime and allows water to fall over its whole width. Quite dangerous as… … Dictionary of ichthyology
A'dam — An a dam is an item in the fictional Wheel of Time universe created by Robert Jordan. Function and useThe a dam is a ter angreal consisting of a necklace and one or more bracelets. The a dam allows the wearer of the bracelet to control the wearer … Wikipedia
J. Strom Thurmond Dam — Location Columbia County, Georgia / McCormick County, South Carolina, USA Construction began 1946 … Wikipedia
