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Which of the following type of dam is built in areas where the foundation is not strong enough to bear the weight of concrete?

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Which of the following type of dam is built in areas where the foundation is not strong enough to bear the weight of concrete?

(a) Rock-fill dam

(b) Earth dam

(c) Gravity dam

(d) Arch dam

I had been asked this question during an interview.

Query is from Various Types of Dams in section General and Particular Dams of Irrigation Engineering

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Right choice is (b) Earth dam

Easy explanation: An earth dam is built up by compacting successive layers of the earth with vibrating or heavy machinery. It is built in areas where the earth is more easily available as compared to concrete or stone or rock.

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