The maximum compressive stresses developed at the base of the dam should not exceed permissible _______ stresses for mas…

The elementary profile of a dam is generally a ____

To ensure economy in dam sections, the __ should be minimum.

The material(earth) retained by the retaining wall is called as ______

Structural failures contribute about ___________ in the failure of dam.

For no ___ to develop in the dam section the resultant should always lie within the middle third.

Zoned earthen dams are also known as __

______ is the difference of Level between full reservoir level and top of the dam.