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• dam — n. 1) to build, construct, erect a dam 2) a hydroelectric; storage dam 3) a dam bursts * * * [dæm] construct erect a dam storage dam a hydroelectric a dam bursts baked dams to build …   Combinatory dictionary

• Dam — /dam, dahm/, n. (Carl Peter) Henrik /kahrl pee ter hen rik/; Dan. /kahrddl pay teuhrdd hen rddik/, 1895 1976, Danish biochemist: Nobel prize for medicine 1943. * * * I Barrier built across a stream, river, or estuary to conserve water for such… …   Universalium

• Dam — This article is about structures for water impoundment. For other uses, see Dam (disambiguation). Hoover Dam, a concrete arch gravity dam in Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Lake Mead in the background is impounded by the dam …   Wikipedia

• dam — dam1 /dam/, n., v., dammed, damming. n. 1. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, esp. one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river. 2. a body of water confined by a dam. 3. any barrier resembling a dam. v.t. 4. to furnish with a …   Universalium

• Dam failure — The reservoir emptying through the failed Teton Dam A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or slows down the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundments. Most dams have a section called a spillway or weir over… …   Wikipedia

• dam — I. /dæm / (say dam) noun 1. Also, dam wall. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, especially one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a river in order to create a reservoir for use as a water supply or in the generation of electricity: *When… …  

• dam — a barrier controlling the flow of water and backing up water. Forms a lacustrine habitat (the reservoir) for fish where one did not exist before. Initially fish production is very high when stocked but declines as nutrients from flooded… …   Dictionary of ichthyology

• Serpentine Pipehead Dam — was constructed to use the Serpentine River, in Western Australia, to convey water from Serpentine Dam to the interconnection with the Metropolitan trunk main network. The dam is also used to store water from the Dandalup scheme whereby water can …   Wikipedia

• Canning Dam — is a major water source for the city of Perth, Western Australia. It is situated on the Darling Scarp and acts as an impediment to the natural flow of the Canning River.Construction of Canning Dam began in 1933 following the Great Depression.The… …   Wikipedia

• Serpentine Dam, Western Australia — Serpentine Dam is one of the major water supply dams for Perth, Western Australia. The dam is used to store water which is released at a controlled rate to regulate the level in Serpentine Pipehead Dam, which in turn feeds water to the… …   Wikipedia

• Bickley Pumpback Dam — is located in Perth, Western Australia. Bickley is a suburb situated on the Darling Scarp.The dam and site is also used as a campsite for children. The water collected in the dam is pumped back into Victoria Dam where it is treated, then… …   Wikipedia