SMALL DAMS PETITS BARRAGES

FOREWORD
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
SUMMARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SMALL DAMS DEFINITION AND CLASSIFICATION
1.1 Classification
1.2 Definition of small dams
1.3 References
2. TYPES OF SMALL DAMS
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Homogeneous earthfill dams
2.3 Zoned earthfill dams
2.3.1 Central clay core dams
2.3.2 Sloping core dams
2.3.3 Zhaogushe dams
2.4 Stone masonry dams
2.5 Concrete gravity dams
2.6 Concrete buttress dams
2.7 Gabion dams
2.8 Inflatable dam type
2.9 References
3. SAFETY OF SMALL DAMS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Conditions affecting the safety
3.3 Causes of dam failures
3.3.1 General
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