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Earth dams

Scope note

Use for dams built of fine earth near the center, coarser earth or rock on the outside, and a waterproof core. EAA80

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30006107

Broader Terms used

<dams by construction>

Narrower Terms used

zoned earth dams
rolled-fill dams

Equivalent Terms used

earth dam

Created

13yrs ago

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