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  1. The length of dam should be as large as possible.
  2. The reservoir basin should be reasonably water-tight.
  3. A suitable site for the spillway should be available in the near vicinity.
  4. Suitable foundation must be available.
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Option 1 : The length of dam should be as large as possible.

Site Selection Criteria for Dam

  1. Suitable foundation must be available.
  2. For economy, the length of the dam should be as small as possible and for given height it should store maximum amount of water.
  3. A suitable site for the spillway should be available in or nearby vicinity.
  4. The bed level at the dam site should preferably be higher than that of the river basin. This will reduce the height of the dam and will facilitate the drainage problem.
  5. The reservoir basin should be water-tight.
  6. Material required for the construction of the dam should be easily available locally.
  7. The value of the land and property submerged by the proposed dam should be as low as possible.
  8. The dam site should be easily accessible, such that it can be economically connected to important towns.
  9. Site for establishing labour colonies and healthy environment should be available nearby vicinity.
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