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Loss of bulk of soil when compacted in a fill.

Bureau of Reclamation — Bureau of Reclamation Glossary

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Compacted backfill
Compacted embankment
Puddle
Rock Fill Dam
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Rolled fill dam
Rolled Filled Dam
Roller-compacted concrete dam

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