Homogenous earth dams
Esquema
Jerarquía
Built Environment (Hierarchy Name) > Single Built Works (Hierarchy Name) > single built works (Built Environment) > <single built works by specific type> > <single built works by function> > hydraulic structures > <hydraulic structures by function> > dams > <dams by construction> > earth dams
Descripción
Earth dams, usually relatively small in size, constructed of a single kind and consistency of material, often a sandy clay, to form an impervious foundation with relatively flat side slopes to ensure stability.
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Otros términos
- homogenous earth dam [en]
- simple embankment dam [en]
- dams, homogenous earth [en]