Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy and Sustainable Living
ABOUT | CATEGORIES | Worlds of David Darling | ADVERTISING | CONTACT
A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z




  entire Web this site


dam

A structure for impeding and controlling the flow of water in a water course, and which increases the water elevation to create the hydraulic head. The reservoir creates, in effect, stored energy.




Related categories

   • WATER POWER
   • WATER SUPPLY



Also on this site:

Encyclopedia of Science
Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site)



BACK TO TOP