Arch dams, classically curved monoliths situated in narrow valleys, are not as common as other types of dams, such as embankment dams and gravity dams. ACS, based in Spain, is one of the most active ...

(Reuters) - The most widespread type of dam used to store mine waste is nearly twice as unstable as the average tailings facility, a global study showed on Friday, highlighting the risk of so-called ...

The U.S. boasts some of the world's largest dams including Oroville Dam, Hoover Dam, Dworshak dam, and many others. These dams have played a vital role for water management, power generation, and ...

Roller-compacted concrete dams have steadily taken their place in the menu of possible dam types over the past four decades, with over 650 of them completed or under construction, according to ...

ARRESTED FOR THAT SHOOTING IN THE PAST WEEK. LOW HEAD DAMS ARE REFERRED TO AS DROWNING MACHINES, AND ACCORDING TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, THERE ARE MORE THAN 100 OF THESE TYPES OF ...

The safety of earthen embankments, including levees and dams, depends in large part on how resistant they are to erosion. That resistance can hinge on the soil materials used in their construction.

TRINIDAD, Colo., -- Employees from the Albuquerque Districts' Trinidad Lake Recreation Area joined more than 40 presenters at the second annual Water Festival at Trinidad State Junior College May 16, ...

Explore the process of constructing a mini dam in this detailed video. Witness the step-by-step creation of a miniature concrete dam, including techniques used in building and challenges faced during ...

After being adversely impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding last year, a Texas congressman has announced a $30 million grant has been approved to fund repairs at the Lake Livingston dam.