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impound [im′pau̇nd] (civil engineering) To collect water for irrigation, flood control, or similar purpose. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For its part, the (agency) reviews the design and engineering plans of coal waste impoundments and conducts regular inspections to ensure that their structural integrity is maintained. More than 150 of these sludge impoundments, also called slurry ponds, dot the mountains of West Virginia. Many, many camp properties have water impoundments ("dams") which are a focal point of their programs. |
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