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what is the difference between dams and barrages ? answer fast. tom exam.

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Barrage is a type of dam which consists of a line of large gates that can be opened or closed to control the amount of water passing the dam.

A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level so that reservoir being used in the generation of electricity or as a water supply.

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Both the dam and barrage are barriers constructed across a river or natural water course for diverting water into a canal mainly for purposes of irrigation, water supply etc. or into a channel or a tunnel for generation of power. 
In case of a barrage, its entire length across the river i.e. between the banks is provided with gates having their bottom sill near the river bed level. Thus, the storage behind the barrage is solely created by the height of the gates. 
The dam on the other hand has spillway gates almost near its top level and the storage behind the dam is mainly due to the height of concrete structure and partially due to the gate height. 
In both the cases, however, the number and size of gates is adequate to pass the design flood during monsoons.

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