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Thesaurus Term/Concept: ARCH DAM

Identifier 162715
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A curved dam usually built of concrete and designed with the curve upstream so that the force of the water compresses the structure and strengthens it as it pushes it into its foundations. Arch dams are best suited to narrow gorges

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