This document discusses the key elements of dam engineering, including types of dams classified by function, material used, structural behavior, hydraulic design, and rigidity. It also covers critical dam components like spillways, which act as a dam's "safety valve," and spillway gates. Investigations are also conducted for dam design. Embankment dams and their components are specifically examined, along with causes of embankment dam failure and seepage analysis. Recommended references on the topics of irrigation, water resources, water power, and hydraulic structures are also provided.