Irrigation

BASIC COMPONENTS OF AN EARTH DAM An earth dam consists of three basic components, i.e. Foundation Core or (membrane) Shell Transition Filter Internal Drain Toe Drain 1. Foundation It consists of either earth or rock and provides a support for the embankment and resists both vertical and horizontal loads. It also resists under seepage on … Read more

Advantages & Disadvantages of Earth Dams The dams which are built of rock, gravel, sand, silt or clay in various combinations by placing, rolling or tamping these materials, are called Earth Dams or Non-rigid Dams. Advantages of Earth Dams In spite of the structural incompressibity of earth and water, many earth dams have been constructed … Read more