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Some people are concerned about environmental problems caused by man-made dams.
Others worry about the destruction that could occur if a dam cracks. These and other questions are addressed in this very informative site, which details the different types of dams and shows how engineers use computer simulations to predict potential problems, like cracks. Students looking for good source material on the topic of dams will want to investigate this site.