Definition of Solid head buttress dam

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Solid head buttress dam

The term 'Solid head buttress dam' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A buttress dam in which the upstream end of each buttress is enlarged to span the gap between buttresses. The terms 'round head,' 'diamond head,' 'tee head' refer to the shape of the upstream enlargement. See massive head buttress dam'.

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