Question

What type of dam is constructed using the hydraulic fill method?

• A. Arch dam
• B. Concrete gravity dam
• C. Masonry gravity dam
• D. Earthen dam

Hint:

Types of embankment dams: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Earth-fill Dam} &\rightarrow \text{Hydraulic fill method} \text{Rock-fill Dam} &\rightarrow \text{Rock embankment} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Recall the hydraulic fill method. In the hydraulic fill method, soil is transported as a slurry using water and deposited layer by layer to form the embankment.

Step 2: Identify the type of dam. This construction technique is used for \[ \boxed{\text{Earthen (Earth-fill) Dams}.} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{(D)} \] is the correct answer.