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French auto racing team
DAMS (formerly Driot-Arnoux Motorsport, currently Driot Associés Motor Sport; racing as DAMS Lucas Oil for sponsorship reasons) is an auto racing team
DAMS
Barrier that stops or slows the flow of water
A dam is a structure that impounds water or restricts its flow. Dams are classified into four basic types: gravity dams are massive structures made of
Dam
Belgian footballer (born 2004)
From Brasschaat, Dams joined the academy at PSV Eindhoven in 2012. In June 2021 Dams signed a two-year professional contract with PSV. Dams made his professional
Matteo_Dams
Failure of multiple dams in China
construction of the dams focused heavily on the goal of retaining water and overlooked their capacities to prevent floods, while the quality of the dams was also
1975_Banqiao_Dam_failure
Semiaquatic rodent
sedges. Beavers build dams and lodges using tree branches, vegetation, rocks and mud; they chew down trees for building material. Dams restrict water flow
Beaver
man-made dams by volume of fill/structure. A dam is generally defined as a barrier that impounds water or underground flows, so tailings dams are relegated
List_of_largest_dams
Surname list
Dams is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Jimi Dams (born 1963), American artist Marguerita Dams (born 1947), Belgian cyclist Niklas
Dams_(surname)
The following is a partial list of dams and reservoirs in the United States. There are an estimated 84,000 dams in the United States, impounding 600,000 mi
List of dams and reservoirs in the United States
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_the_United_States
Catastrophic failure of dam barrier by uncontrolled release of water
several films. Attacks on dams were restricted in Article 56 of the 1977 Protocol I amendment to the Geneva Conventions. Dams may not be lawfully attacked
Dam_failure
Thin sheet used in dentistry to isolate the operative site
mouth. In dentistry, use of a rubber dam is sometimes referred to as isolation or moisture control. Dental dams are also used for safer oral sex. The
Dental_dam
many of these dams is to produce hydroelectricity. As can be seen in the lists, these dams provide many tens of gigawatts of power. Major dam construction
List of dams in the Columbia River watershed
List_of_dams_in_the_Columbia_River_watershed
Electricity generated by hydropower
ecosystems, and siltation and erosion patterns. While dams can ameliorate the risks of flooding, dam failure can be catastrophic. In 2021, global installed
Hydroelectricity
embankment dams and masonry gravity dams. Apart from that, they displayed a high degree of inventiveness, introducing most of the other basic dam designs
History_of_dams
Major river in the northwestern United States
of desert into farmland. Numerous hydroelectric dams were also constructed, and four navigation dams on its lower section created a shipping channel to
Snake_River
International Commission on Large Dams, 73 dams and reservoirs in Pakistan are over 15 m (49 ft) in height. Tarbela Dam in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
List of dams and reservoirs in Pakistan
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Pakistan
upstream face of Usoi Dam in Tajikistan List of tallest dams in China List of tallest dams in Switzerland List of tallest dams in the United States ^A
List_of_tallest_dams
state-wise list of dams and reservoirs in India. As of July, 2019, total number of large dams in India is 5,334. About 447 large dams are under construction
List of dams and reservoirs in India
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_India
River in Portugal and Spain
(Miranda, Picote and Bemposta Dams), while the next two belong to Spain: (Aldeadávila and Saucelle Dams). The Douro's last five dams are in Portugal, and allow
Douro
such as levees, dikes and tailings dams are not included in the lists. Decommissioned or failed dams, such as Teton Dam in Idaho, are included. Both lists
List of tallest dams in the United States
List_of_tallest_dams_in_the_United_States
Dam impounds Kentucky Lake Tributary dams and reservoirs include: Apalachia Dam on the Hiwassee River forms Apalachia Reservoir Blue Ridge Dam dams the
List of dams and reservoirs of the Tennessee River
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_of_the_Tennessee_River
River in the Pacific Northwest of North America
Joseph Dam and several dams on the Columbia's tributaries entirely block migration, and there are no migrating fish on the river above these dams. Sturgeons
Columbia_River
Late Middle Ages. The most frequent dam types were earth- or rock-filled embankment dams and masonry gravity dams. These served a wide array of purposes
List of Roman dams and reservoirs
List_of_Roman_dams_and_reservoirs
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Dam, dam, or dams in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A dam is a barrier obstructing flowing water. Dam may also refer to: Dam, Bhutan Dam, Gennep
Dam_(disambiguation)
This is a list of dams and water reservoirs in Canada. Bassano Dam Bearspaw Dam Bighorn Dam Brazeau Dam Cascade Dam Dickson Dam Ghost Dam Glenmore Reservoir
List of dams and reservoirs in Canada
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Canada
Storage space for water
reservoirs. Dams are typically located at a narrow part of a downstream of a natural basin. The valley sides act as natural walls, with the dam located at
Reservoir
Major river in the western United States and Mexico
controversy over Glen Canyon Dam still ongoing, the public pressure against these dams was immense. As a result, the two Grand Canyon dams were omitted from the
Colorado_River
Following is a list of dams and reservoirs in California in a sortable table. There are over 1,400 named dams and 1,300 named reservoirs in the state of
List of dams and reservoirs in California
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_California
Two hydroelectric dams on the Congo River in western DR Congo
The Inga Dams (French: Barrages d'Inga; Dutch: Ingadam) are two hydroelectric dams connected to one of the largest waterfalls in the world, Inga Falls
Inga_dams
Type of curved concrete dam
dams classified with respect to their structural height are: Low dams up to 100 feet (30 m), Medium high dams between 100–300 ft (30–91 m), High dams
Arch_dam
Dam constructed by beavers
combination of two original dams. Google Earth images show new dams being built which could ultimately join the main dam and increase the overall length
Beaver_dam
Type of artificial dam
range of size for use in an embankment dam. Earth-fill dams, also called earthen dams, rolled-earth dams or earth dams, are constructed as a simple embankment
Embankment_dam
Natural flowing freshwater stream
river itself. Dams are very common worldwide, with at least 75,000 higher than 6 feet (1.8 m) in the U.S. Globally, reservoirs created by dams cover 193,500
River
1943 attack on German dams by Royal Air Force
identified the industrialised Ruhr Valley, especially its dams, as important strategic targets. The dams provided hydroelectric power and pure water for steel-making
Operation_Chastise
Dam in Lazio, Italy
The Subiaco Dams were a group of three Roman gravity dams at Subiaco, Lazio, Italy, devised as pleasure lakes for Emperor Nero (54–68 AD). The biggest
Subiaco_Dams
Detention dams can also be constructed to replenish groundwater and trap sediment. Detention dams are one of three classifications of dams: storage dams, diversion
Detention_dam
Tributary of Lake Michigan in southern Michigan
submerged following the construction of numerous dams, starting in 1835, and flooding of areas behind the dams. The river has not had any rapids for nearly
Grand_River_(Michigan)
Type of dam using its weight to hold back water
gravity dams, made of reinforced concrete: Braddock Dam Gravity dams can be classified by plan (shape): Most gravity dams are straight (Grand Coulee Dam). Some
Gravity_dam
Following is a list of dams and reservoirs in Maryland. All major dams are linked below. The National Inventory of Dams defines any "major dam" as being 50 feet
List of dams and reservoirs in Maryland
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Maryland
Jimi Dams (born June 1963) is a Belgian-American contemporary artist. Dams started drawing from a young age. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in
Jimi_Dams
Tributary of the Amazon River
hydroelectric dams on the Madeira River, the Santo Antônio Dam near Porto Velho and the Jirau Dam about 100 km upstream. Both the Jirau and Santo Antonio dams are
Madeira_River
Power generation via movement of water
river deltas and dams prevent them from restoring what is lost from erosion. Furthermore, studies found that the construction of dams and reservoirs can
Hydropower
Following is a list of dams and reservoirs in Iowa. All major dams are linked below. The National Inventory of Dams defines any "major dam" as being 50 feet
List of dams and reservoirs in Iowa
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Iowa
Major river in northeast Africa
20th century, over a dozen dams have been built in the Nile Basin to provide for irrigation and to generate electricity. The dams have altered the river's
Nile
is a list of dams and reservoirs in New Jersey. All major dams are linked below. The National Inventory of Dams defines any "major dam" as being 50 feet
List of dams and reservoirs in New Jersey
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_New_Jersey
Manmade barrier that extends partway into a river
conventional dams have been built to increase the water level in the river, doubling the depth of the navigation channel to 9 feet (2.7 m). The wing dams still
Wing_dam
or prevent vandal damage. The inflatable flexible membrane dams (IFMD, rubber dams, tiger dam) were developed in the 1950s by Norman M. Imbertson of the
Inflatable_rubber_dam
Small dam to counteract erosion
Check dams themselves are not a type of new technology; rather, they are an ancient technique dating from the second century AD. Check dams are typically
Check_dam
River in Asia
two main dams, the Mangla Dam built on the Jhelum River and the Tarbela Dam constructed on the Indus River, together with their subsidiary dams. The Pakistan
Indus_River
Reservoirs in South Yorkshire, England
Rivelin Dams are a pair of water storage reservoirs situated in the upper part of the Rivelin Valley, 5 miles (8 km) west of Sheffield in South Yorkshire
Rivelin_Dams
Dam in Himachal Pradesh, India
Nangal Dam is another dam at Nangal in Punjab downstream of Bhakra Dam. However, sometimes both the dams together are called Bhakra-Nangal Dam though
Bhakra_Dam
Dam in Arizona, USA
would consist of a dam on the Colorado River at Glen Canyon, several dams on the Gunnison River and San Juan River, and a pair of dams to be built on the
Glen_Canyon_Dam
River in Ohio, United States
further $60 million. The dam is licensed through 2041. In late 2012, two dams in Cuyahoga Falls, the Sheraton and LeFever Dams, were scheduled for demolition
Cuyahoga_River
Major river in central United States
storage dams that characterize the middle reaches of the river today were not constructed until the 1950s. Between 1890 and 1940, five dams were built
Missouri_River
rivers and their hydro-ecological systems are affected by reservoirs and dams. A dam acts as a barrier between the upstream and downstream movement of migratory
Environmental impact of reservoirs
Environmental_impact_of_reservoirs
Gravity dam on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia
The dam will retain silt. It will thus increase the useful lifetime of dams in Sudan – such as the Roseires Dam, the Sennar Dam and the Merowe Dam – and
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Grand_Ethiopian_Renaissance_Dam
This is a list of dams and reservoirs in the State of New York. Alcove Reservoir Allegheny Reservoir Amawalk Reservoir Ashokan Reservoir Basic Creek Reservoir
List of dams and reservoirs in New York
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_New_York
American social movement
habitat. The dams have also significantly harmed Native American communities such as the Hupa, Karuk, Klamath, and Yurok. Four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath
Un-Dam_the_Klamath
Major river in Southeast Asia
livelihoods. Dams in the Mekong reference those built for hydropower, irrigation and other uses (such as water supply). As of February 2024, dams in the Mekong
Mekong
River in Vermont and Massachusetts, United States
Falls. The Deerfield is one of the most heavily dammed rivers in the country,[according to whom?] with 10 dams along its course. In Shelburne Falls, glacial
Deerfield_River
Following is a list of dams and reservoirs in Wisconsin. All major dams are linked below. The National Inventory of Dams defines any "major dam" as being 50 feet
List of dams and reservoirs in Wisconsin
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Wisconsin
Water supply to Mumbai, India
feed these dammed rivers. Currently, these dams/lakes deliver approximately 3.4 billion litres of water to Mumbai daily. Tansa and Vaitarna dams supply the
Water_sources_of_Mumbai
List of some large dams and reservoirs in Nigeria
of the country, where there is low rainfall. The Niger Dams Project, is a series of three dams and reservoirs built in the second half of the 20th century
List of dams and reservoirs in Nigeria
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Nigeria
dams, arranged by continent and country. Djorf Torba Dam Keddara Dam Koudiat Acerdoune Dam Meraldene Dam boughrara Dam Beni Bahdel Dam Mafrouch Dam Sikak
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs
River in New Mexico and Texas, United States
Rosa and Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Two dams are located north of Carlsbad, New Mexico, at Avalon Dam and Brantley Dam, to help irrigate about 25,000 acres
Pecos_River
Topics referred to by the same term
Ice dam may refer to: Ice jam on a river Glacial ice blocking an unfrozen river, creating a proglacial lake Ice dam (roof), on the eave of a roof This
Ice_dam
Dutch–Surinamese kickboxer (1972–2021)
Alexander Ustinov, Bjorn Bregy, and Brecht Wallis. Van Dams also competed in mixed martial arts. Van Dams was born in Suriname on 5 March 1972, and moved to
Lloyd_van_Dams
It signifies that the body of water is man-made instead of natural. List of lakes in Bulgaria List of rivers of Bulgaria List of dams and reservoirs
List of dams and reservoirs in Bulgaria
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Bulgaria
War of 1812 battle
The Battle of Beaver Dams took place on 24 June 1813, during the War of 1812. A column of troops from the United States Army marched from Fort George and
Battle_of_Beaver_Dams
River in Turkey, Iraq, and Syria
of the first dams in the 1970s. Data on Euphrates discharge collected after 1990 show the impact of the construction of the numerous dams in the Euphrates
Euphrates
is a list of dams and reservoirs in the U.S. state of Minnesota and pertinent data in a sortable table. There are more than 1,250 dams in the state.
List of dams and reservoirs in Minnesota
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Minnesota
Failure of two dams in Libya
The Derna dam collapses were the catastrophic failures of two dams in Derna, Libya, on the night of 10–11 September 2023, in the aftermath of Storm Daniel
Derna_dam_collapses
Hindiya Barrage Kut Barrage Mosul Dam Ramadi Barrage Warrar Regulator Samarra Dam The following is a list of dams and reservoirs in Iraq. They are sorted
List of dams and reservoirs in Iraq
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Iraq
Topics referred to by the same term
Daming may refer to: Daming County (大名县), in Hebei, China Daming Lake (大明湖), in Jinan, Shandong, China Daming Palace, an imperial palace complex of the
Daming
Longest river in Asia
breeding of carp species downstream. In addition to dams already built in the Yangtze basin, several large dams are planned and these may present further problems
Yangtze
This is a list of dams and reservoirs in the United Kingdom. Foxcote Reservoir, north of Buckingham Weston Turville Reservoir, between Weston Turville
List of dams and reservoirs in the United Kingdom
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_the_United_Kingdom
River in the United States
most heavily dammed rivers currently in the state of Maine, with a total of 13 (excluding major and minor tributaries). Most of the dams on the list below
Mousam_River
is a list of dams and reservoirs in Pennsylvania. All major dams are linked below. The National Inventory of Dams defines any "major dam" as being 50
List of dams and reservoirs in Pennsylvania
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Pennsylvania
This is a partial list of dams in France. Alrance Dam Lac d'Apremont Bassin de Lampy Bassin de Saint-Ferréol Bissorte Dam Lac de la Cavayère Lac de Chambon
List of dams and reservoirs in France
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_France
dams that are able to impound 10 acre-feet or more of water and are regulated by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE). These include dams
List of dams and reservoirs in Washington
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Washington
dams in the Harz. These elements of the Upper Harz Water Regale belong to the oldest working dams in Germany. Harz portal List of reservoirs and dams
List of dams and reservoirs in the Harz
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_the_Harz
Dam in Şanlıurfa-Adıyaman, Turkey
world's largest dams. The Atatürk Dam, one of the five operational dams on the Euphrates as of 2008, was preceded by Keban and Karakaya dams upstream and
Atatürk_Dam
Topics referred to by the same term
Ocoee dams refers to three hydroelectric generating facilities in Tennessee operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority: Ocoee Dam No. 1, located 12 miles
Ocoee_dams
World War II, which also saw other dams such as the TVA's Fontana Dam built. Dam building peaked in the 1960s and few dams were built in the 1970s. The growing
Hydroelectric power in the United States
Hydroelectric_power_in_the_United_States
needs dams to effectively control and manage a growing water shortage across the country.[citation needed] Iran was constructing 88 small and large dams in
List of dams and reservoirs in Iran
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Iran
River in Colorado and Nebraska, United States
enthusiasts visit each year. With seven dams on the river, the South Platte is considered a tailwater fishery. Most of these dams are bottom released, which allows
South_Platte_River
Following is a list of dams and reservoirs in Utah. All major dams are linked below. The National Inventory of Dams defines any "major dam" as being 50 feet
List of dams and reservoirs in Utah
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Utah
River in south-central India
Pradesh. More dams are constructed in the Godavari River basin than in any other river basin of India. The following are the few dams located in the
Godavari_River
Many of the largest dams and reservoirs in New Zealand have been developed principally to produce hydroelectricity. Other uses include irrigation and municipal
List of dams and reservoirs in New Zealand
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_New_Zealand
Type of dam
There are key differences between tailings dams and the more familiar hydroelectric dams. Tailings dams are designed for permanent containment, meaning
Tailings_dam
Reservoir, dam and hydroelectric power station
The Gabčíkovo–Nagymaros Dams (more precisely Gabčíkovo–Nagymaros Waterworks, Hungarian: Bős–nagymarosi vízlépcső, Slovak: Sústava vodných diel Gabčíkovo
Gabčíkovo–Nagymaros_Dams
building dams, reservoirs, irrigation and diversion canals and hydropower stations. The benefits of the dams are not only limited to hydropower. Many dams are
Dams and reservoirs in Ethiopia
Dams_and_reservoirs_in_Ethiopia
1961 Canada-United States agreement
development and operation of dams in the upper Columbia River basin for power and flood control benefits in both countries. Four dams were constructed under
Columbia_River_Treaty
Dam with a supported solid, watertight side
and an arch of the Roselend Dam in France Buttreresses check dam in Japan Buttressed dams are so-called 'permitted dams'. They consist of piers of triangular
Buttress_dam
Trinidad and Tobago has a number of dams and reservoirs. Reservoirs were constructed to supply potable water and are managed by the Water and Sewerage
List of dams and reservoirs in Trinidad and Tobago
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Trinidad_and_Tobago
Dam in Idukki, Kerala
other dams at Cheruthoni and Kulamavu. Together, the three dams and Two saddle dams, Kulamavu Saddle Dam (Near Junction) and Kulamavu Saddle Dam (Right
Idukki_Dam
following is a list of dams and reservoirs in Louisiana, including major dams. The National Inventory of Dams defines any "major dam" as being 50 feet (15 m)
List of dams and reservoirs in Louisiana
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Louisiana
This is a list of dams and reservoirs that are located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. "National Register of Large Dams (NRLD)-2019" (PDF). Central
List of dams and reservoirs in Tamil Nadu
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Tamil_Nadu
River in Northern Taiwan
and earthquakes in the upper Dahan River drainage. About 123 "sabo dams" (check dams) have been built along the Dahan River upstream in order to block
Dahan_River
Chinese river, part of the Yangtze
power. By March 2014, a total of 25 dams were completed, under construction or planned for the river. Those dams are listed below from downstream to upstream
Jinsha_River
River in China
of 23 dams are completed, under construction, or planned for the river. Those dams are listed below from downstream to upstream. Tongzilin Dam – Under
Yalong_River
DAMS
DAMS
Girl/Female
Indian
Celestial maiden, Divine damsel
Girl/Female
Tamil
Celestial damsel
Girl/Female
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Celestial Damsel
Girl/Female
Tamil
Young damsel, A young girl
Female
English
English variant spelling of Aramaic Talitha, TALETTA means "damsel, maiden."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Young damsel, A young girl
Girl/Female
Tamil
Devkanya | தேவகநà¯à®¯à®¾
Celestial maiden, Divine damsel
Devkanya | தேவகநà¯à®¯à®¾
Girl/Female
Tamil
Devakanya | தேவகநà¯à®¯à®¾
Celestial maiden, Divine damsel
Devakanya | தேவகநà¯à®¯à®¾
Girl/Female
Indian
Powerful; Guide
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Divine Damsel
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Celestial Damsel
Girl/Female
Tamil
Young damsel, A young girl
Girl/Female
Indian
Celestial maiden, Divine damsel
Girl/Female
Hindu
Young damsel, A young girl
Female
Welsh
Welsh form of Greek Talitha, TALAITH means "damsel, maiden."
Female
Gypsy/Romani
 Probably a Romani form of Greek Talitha, TALAITHA means "damsel, maiden."
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit
Damsel of Gold; Silver and Iron; Goddess Durga
Girl/Female
Aramaic
Damsel.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Celestial Damsel
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Divine Damsel
DAMS
DAMS
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of the Germanic personal name Friederich.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Predesh | பà¯à®°à¯‡à®¤à¯‡à®·
Lord of Love
Girl/Female
Hindu
Boy/Male
Hindu
Content, Best
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Happy
Male
English
 Anglicized form of Hebrew Ziya, ZIA means "motion, to tremble." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Gad. Compare with another form of Zia.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Modesty
Girl/Female
Tamil
Light, The ever new light, New lamp, The sweet smell of a pack of fundip mixed with a new flame
Boy/Male
Hindu
Another name for Ayodhya, City
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
A Tree
DAMS
DAMS
DAMS
DAMS
DAMS
n.
A young person, either male or female, of noble or gentle extraction; as, Damsel Pepin; Damsel Richard, Prince of Wales.
n.
A young unmarried woman; a girl; a maiden.
a.
Confined to a fresh-water lake by reason of waterfalls or dams; -- said of fishes that would naturally seek the sea, after spawning; as, the landlocked salmon.
n.
A structure of logs to be anchored with stones; -- used for docks, pier, dams, etc.
n.
A lovely young girl; a maiden; a damsel.
n.
An hydraulic apparatus, or a system of works or fixtures, by which a supply of water is furnished for useful or ornamental purposes, including dams, sluices, pumps, aqueducts, distributing pipes, fountains, etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural.
n.
A young lady; a damsel; a lady's maid.
n.
An attachment to a millstone spindle for shaking the hopper.
n.
A small oval plum of a blue color, the fruit of a variety of the Prunus domestica; -- called also damask plum.
n.
See Damsel.
n.
A cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets; also in revetments for river banks, and in mats for dams, jetties, etc.
n.
A kind of plume, now called damson. See Damson.