This document discusses the importance of engineering geology in dam construction. There are three main types of dams - arc or buttress dams, gravity dams, and embankment dams - which experience different forces. Proper geological investigations are required to ensure the stability and safety of the dam foundation, the water-tightness of the reservoir, and slope stability. Preliminary geological investigations include topographical studies, reservoir location analysis, petrology studies, structural geology studies, and examining foundation conditions. Detailed investigations involve making a detailed geological map, studying rock types, structures, seismic data, and interpreting core drill samples to understand the engineering geological properties of the area.