Glossary:Dam
From Indian River Lagoon Project
dam
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: ( /dam/ )
Synonym: levee, dike
Example: Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD) is a 143-mile earthen dam that surrounds Lake Okeechobee.
