水利工程201309【荐】.pdfVIP

Hydraulic Engineering (水利工程) • Dam 坝 • Three-gorges dam 三峡大坝 • 南水北调工程 • 上海青草沙工程 Dam(坝) Dams are structures designed to restrict the flow of a stream or river, thus forming a pond, lake, or reservoir behind the wall. Dams are used for flood control, for production of hydroelectric power, to store and distribute water for agriculture and human populations, recreation sites, and as shipping. Classification of Dams • Dams may be classified according to the general purpose. • These include storage,