As a structural anti-cracking measure of the rotter compacted concrete(RCC) arch dam, whether the induced joints can crack firstly to reduce the temperature stress when the temperature of the dam drops is the key to control the temperature crack of the dam. The large finite element analysis software ANSYS and the thin-layer solid joint unit were to simulate the induced joint. Considering temperature load from construction period to operation period, the three-dimensional finite element temperature stress simulation analysis and the induced joint cracking analysis are all adopted to study the feasibility of a RCC arch dam in the form of induced joints. The results indicate that induced joints set in high tension stress area could effectively release the temperature stress of the dam and ensure the safety of the dam under the temperature load when the stress concentration of the contact parts between the induced joints and the foundation is eliminated. The simulation analysis results can provide reference for the temperature control, crack prediction and prevention of the RCC arch dam.