Definition of Embankment dam or fill dam

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Embankment dam or fill dam

The term 'Embankment dam or fill dam' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Any dam constructed of excavated natural materials. See diaphragm-type earthfill, earth dam or earthfill dam, homogeneous earthfill dam, hydraulic fill dam, rockfill dam, rolled fill dam, or zoned earthfill. See also berm and fill'.

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