Research Paper

Research Paper

Introduction

A dam is a man-made structure or natural (resulting from the accumulation of material after landslides), established through the bed of a stream, holding or capable of holding water. Dams have several functions, which can be combined: the regulation of rivers (flood limiter during floods, maintaining a minimum level of water in times of drought), the irrigation, the water supply of cities, power generation, withholding release of a mine or works, tourism and recreation, the fight against fires.

Statement of the Situation

The damage resulting from the dam failure are the same as those arising from the floods. Unlike floods (which ...