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 Fun facts about dams:
A dam is a barrier designed and constructed to contain the flow of water. It is often built in
conjunction with a hydroelectric power station to provide electricity.
Dams are built for purposes such as generating hydroelectricity, creating recreational areas,
minimizing flood risks, diverting water for irrigation, and providing water for towns and cities.
The type of dam built in any given situation depends on factors such as the intended purpose,
environmental considerations, available finances and the location.
Different types of dams include masonry dams, embankment dams and arch-gravity dams.
Beavers create their own dams from sticks and mud as protection from predators and also to help
provide easy access to food.
 Dams are huge engineering projects that require vast financial resources. For example, the
construction of the Itaipu Dam on the border of Brazil and Paraguay (completed in 1984) cost
around US$20 billion.
Built along the Colorado River between 1931 and 1936, The Hoover Dam reaches 726 feet in
height (221 metres).
When the Hoover Dam was completed it was both the worlds largest concrete structure and
largest hydroelectric power station.