rolled-fill dams

Dams in which the embankment is constructed in successive mechanically compacted layers, using sheepsfoot rollers or heavy pneumatic-tired rollers to compact the fill. Rolled-fill is the most commonly used method of earth dam construction.

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rolled-fill dams
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024