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EARTH-FILL DAM [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
DEF

A dam the main section of which is composed principally of earth, gravel, sand, silt, and clay.

Key term(s)
  • embankment dam

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
DEF

Barrage en remblai dont plus de la moitié du volume total est formé de matériaux fins compactés.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Presas y calzadas elevadas
  • Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
DEF

[Presa] constituida por un muro impermeable que sirve de núcleo a un enorme dique de tierra compactada y grava, protegido superficialmente con piedras o bloques.

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