Dams can be classified in various ways depending upon the purpose of classification, Classification by Material, Use and Hydraulic Design
Following are the types of Dams Earth Dams, Rock fill Dams, Solid Masonry Gravity Dams, Steel Dams, Timber Dams, Arch Dams, Storage Dams. Earth Dams are constructed of soil pounded and compacted into solid mass. These are constructed in areas where the foundation
Various factors which must be thoroughly considered before selecting one particular type of dam are, Topography,Geology and Foundation, Conditions, Availability of materials, Spillway size and location,Earthquake zone, Height of the Dam
