The type and design of a dam are determined by its size and purpose, as well as by the natural conditions and the type of main building material. Dams are divided by purpose into nonover-flow and overflow types (the latter is designed only to raise the level of the upper pool).
The Amish Village is an authentic look at today's Amish lifestyle. Located... The Amish Village is an authentic look at today's Amish lifestyle. Located on 12 scenic acres, The Amish Village lets visitors experience an authentic Amish property, including a one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, smokehouse market and more. To begin an understanding of the Pennsylvania Dutch culture, The Amish Village provides a 25-minute guided farmhouse tour. A 90-minute back roads bus tour is also offered to take you off the beaten path, past working farms and along country roads where buggies roll along and farmers work their fields.
The Amish, are direct decendents of the Anabaptists(not to be confused with the Anti Baptist) who lived in 16th century Europe. In 1740, the first group of Amish, came to America & settled in Lancaster, Pa.In 1752, they settled in what became Berks County, Pa.The Amish are known for their plain & simple living. They were & some still are, reluctant to adopt modern conveniences.he Amish, are direct decendents of the Anabaptists(not to be confused with the Anti Baptist) who lived in 16th century Europe. In 1740, the first group of Amish, came to America & settled in Lancaster, Pa.