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What is the classification of Earth Fill Dams?

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Earthfill dams are one of the most popular dam type constructed to any height. 

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They are constructed as a non-overflow section having separate spillway. 

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The classification of Earth Fill Dams is as follows:

1. On the basis of construction method: 

  • Rolled fill earth dams
  • Hydraulic fill dam
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2. On the basis of mechanical characteristics of earth materials which make up the dam section:

  • Homogeneous earth dams
  • Non-Homogeneous (zoned) earth dams: They are further classified into 4 categories namely non-homogeneous having inclined impervious zone of artificial material, having impervious zone of soil with low permeability, having central core soil material of low permeability and having a central thin diaphragm of impervious material.
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Rolled fill earth dams:

Successive layers of damp or moistened soils are laid over one another in this kind of dam. At optimum moisture content, each layer not beyond 20 cm in thickness is adequately consolidated, only then is the next layer laid out.

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