Diversion Dam (and Dike)

Diversion Dam (and Dike)

 

 

Meaning of Diversion Dam (and Dike)

Diversion Dam (and Dike) A barrier built to divert part or all of the water from a stream into a different course. The diversion dam is commonly constructed on a natural river channel and is designed to check or elevate the water level for diversion into a main canal system. Also referred to as Diversion Cofferdam.

 

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