Type of dam that uses mass to counteract water pressure
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Willow Creek Dam in Oregon, a roller-compacted concrete gravity dam
A gravity dam is a dam constructed from concrete or stone masonry and designed to hold back water by using only the weight of the material and its resistance against the foundation. Gravity dams are designed so that each section of the dam is stable and independent of any other dam section.[1][2]
^Design of Gravity Dams, Bureau of Reclamation, 1976
^Design of Small Dams, Bureau of Reclamation, 1987
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