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2. J. Strom Thurmond Dam - Wikipedia

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   The concrete structure of the dam spans 1,096 feet (334 m) and rises 204 feet (62 m) above the riverbed, housing a power plant with an installed 380 MW capacity. The Dam has prevented over $3.1 million in estimated flood damage annually and also provides recreation, water quality, water supply, along with fish and wildlife management.

3. Embankment dam - Wikipedia

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   A cross-section of an embankment dam shows a shape like a bank, or hill. Most have a central section or core composed of an impermeable material to stop water from seeping through the dam. The core can be of clay, concrete, or asphalt concrete. This type of dam is a good choice for sites with wide valleys.

4. Storm cellar - Wikipedia

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   A "cellar" is an underground unit, but for the sake of the specified use of a "storm cellar" to protect one from high-wind storms, it seems relevant to mention saferooms. There are two basic styles of underground storm cellars. One is the "hillside" or "embankment" and the other is the "flat" ground. One other style of shelter is the under ...

5. River View school bus slides down an embankment; no injuries ...

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6. List of tallest dams - Wikipedia

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   Embankment, concrete-face rock-fill China: Loushui River: 2012 Contra Dam: 220 m (720 ft) Concrete arch Switzerland: Verzasca River: 1965 La Yesca Dam: 220 m (720 ft) Embankment, concrete-face rock-fill Mexico: Rio Grande de Santiago: 2012 Mratinje Dam: 220 m (720 ft) Concrete arch-gravity Montenegro: Piva: 1976 Dworshak Dam: 218.6 m (717 ft ...

7. The $10 DIY Hack For Fixing Concrete That Will Save You the ...

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   We have an 8-step guide to repair your concrete steps like a pro and skip the handyman. Skip to main content. Lifestyle. 24/7 help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...

8. Embankment (earthworks) - Wikipedia

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   An embankment is a raised wall, bank or mound made of earth or stones, that are used to hold back water or carry a roadway. A road , railway line , or canal is normally raised onto an embankment made of compacted soil (typically clay or rock-based) to avoid a change in level required by the terrain , the alternatives being either to have an ...

9. South Korean airport embankment in focus after deadly Jeju ...

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   Air safety experts on Tuesday questioned the placement of an airport embankment into which a South Korean passenger jet slammed after skidding past the end of the runway, resulting in the country ...