How are dams/structures in contact with water maintained?

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How are structures that are constantly in contact with water repaired or maintained? I imagine there has to be some sort of preparation or specific process for this?

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The dam by me has a bypass gate they can dump water below the dams spill level if needed. But more interestingly is the top 3 feet of the dam are like.. Railroad ties secured with steel cables and rods. Likely due to ice (Minnesota) they’re easier to replace and more flexible when struck by chunks of ice.

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