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3500 BCE
Mesopotamians
Mesopotamians built dams to bring water to dry farmlands during the B.C. era.
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Coolidge Dam
Its a dam that lies on the Gila River in Arizona. It is a great example of a dome dam
https://explore.proquest.com/sirsdiscoverer/document/2326408414?searchid=1748548437&accountid=3541 -
Hoover Dam
Thick concrete structure that is as tall as a 60 story skyscraper. It holds back a reservoir.
https://explore.proquest.com/sirsdiscoverer/document/2326408414?searchid=1748548437&accountid=3541 -
Tehri Dam
This dam lies at a whopping 261 feet tall and is located in Bhagirathi, India. It is the biggest dam built in the past 20 years.
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Future Dams
I predict that the next dams in the future are going to be massive and hold back oceans because of global warming. The will focus on filtering salt water to make it drinkable for humans.