Sentences with word «dam»

A "dam" is a barrier made of earth, concrete, or other materials, built across a river or stream to stop the flow of water. It is created to store water, control flooding, generate hydroelectric power, or create a reservoir for various purposes. Full definition
It wouldn't be his last, though it would still be another decade before he took up the issue of dams in earnest.
The bigger front air dam on the lower edges of the front grille are the biggest visual clue separating the TT RS from the regular S model.
The visual modifications are largely limited to bigger air dams in the front bumper, larger wheels, and a spoiler right above the rear window.
There is a wide variety of supplements designed for dams on the market.
This special issue on rivers, water and climate examines the risks associated with building dams at a time when we can't predict either high or low flows.
The GT3 is immediately recognizable thanks to a wide body, a signature fixed rear wing and a front fascia with large air dams for better cooling.
We are known for our advocacy on issues ranging from dam removal to water supply to Wild and Scenic River protection.
His sweeping condemnation of large dams is often simplistic.
Other touches include a light bar mounted behind the cab, a front air dam with integral fog lights and fender flares.
The wide air dam at the bottom of the front section gives ample area for keeping the engine cool.
The village is at a relatively lower risk of earthquakes and floods, followed by dam failure and drought.
Homeowners and renters insurance provides coverage for burst pipes, wind driven rain and damage resulting from ice dams on your roof.
If you read this blog — or any sexual health website, really — you'll probably see dental dams getting a lot of props.
And, to be clear, building new dams is not a climate solution.
While many countries report on dam construction, information about more remote or isolated areas has been lacking.
The block is externally fenced and there is a small dam in the middle of the cottages.
We also have a small bass dam which provides hours of fun for children.
Build more dams all over the world and fill them up.
They don't give a god - dam about the poor or the hungry or the pregnant.
The North Aurora dam site had a new wooden bridge over the river.
I think we are through with big dams and big - project irrigation, which are very inefficient.
The higher dam wall will hold back more energy in storage than it needs to and less of the energy we eat will be released into the bloodstream.
The tennis court, swimming pool and natural dams are a stones throw away.
It's dam near impossible, but plenty of people have accomplished it..
That information can help make dams more fish - friendly by revising their operations or altering their physical structure.
Though the appearance was fish - like, the design didn't fully capture the experience of real juvenile salmon swimming through dams.
Solar farms on dams also have plenty of water to clean them with on hand.
Then in the 1950s, when hydro dams and the power they produced presented opportunities for increased industry, the population grew dramatically.
Though the changes are simple but are effective, it gets redesigned front air dam along with refreshed large radiator grille and L shaped fog lamps housing.
There are three log cabins, 2 overlooking dams, all with en - suite bathrooms, lounge, dining areas and fully equipped kitchens.
In many farm dams in warmer climates evaporation can cause the loss of most of the water in storage in a single summer.
The units are placed right next to big fishing dams in such a way as to maximize privacy.
The symptoms of kennel cough seem to be mostly severe in young puppies, older dogs and pregnant dams because of their lowered immune systems.
These sites are located around the bank of the farm's irrigation dam.
The valley boasts picturesque, man - made lakes that are part of a complex hydro - electric dam system.
Have humans been reducing sea levels by building so many dams?
In the second stage, contractions should be strong and, in most dams, visible.
Are there any older dams in your area that have gone many years without inspection?
Living in prime earthquake country, her students investigated the ways a nearby dam could fail.
Get the full story on what these challenges mean for dam safety, river - based communities, energy production, and the environment — and the solutions that can help us survive.
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