In order to reduce the uneven settlement of the dam construction period and improve the stress and deformation state of the slab during the operation phase, the basic ideas of dam deformation control are proposed based on Shuibuya high concrete faced rockfill dam(CFRD) design lessons, including the three-dimensional finite element simulation analysis, engineering analogy, dam zone, compacted standards of rockfill materials, procedures for the construction filling, concrete slab pouring time, the height difference between the top of the slab and temporary dam crest when pouring the slab.