DAM STRUCTURE AND HYDROELECTRIC DAM CONSTRUCTION THEREFROM

摘要

This invention relates to a dam structure and hydroelectric dam (10) construction therefrom. More specifically, the invention relates to an alternative energy source in the form of an oceanic hydroelectric dam (10) for converting the energy stored in sea waves to electrical power. The hydroelectric dam (10) includes a dam structure (12), a reservoir (30) and a means for generating power (10). The dam structure (12) is anchored to the floor (100) of the ocean and comprises a ramp adapted to direct oncoming waves upwardly and over the dam structure (10) to be collected in a reservoir (30). The power generating (40) means is driven by drainage of water collected in the reservoir (30) back to the ocaen, wherein the drainage of the reservoir is such that a sufficient level of water is retained therein to provide the necessary pressure head to continuously drive the power generating means (40).