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A buttress dam is a reinforced concrete structure that uses triangular supports called buttresses to transfer water pressure from a thin upstream slab to the foundation, making it more material-efficient than gravity dams. It has advantages such as reduced concrete use and suitability for wide valleys, but it also has a more complex design and requires a strong foundation. Types of buttress dams include deck slab, multiple-arch, and massive head buttress dams.
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