Reservoirs
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| Lake Mead, a reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, is the largest reservoir in the United States by water capacity.
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Reservoirs are artificial bodies of water impounded behind a dam for one or more intended purposes including water storage, flood protection, hydropower generation, or recreation.
Components of a Reservoir
- Normal/Conservation Pool/Storage
- Flood Pool/Storage
- Emergency/Induced Surcharge Pool
- Inactive/Dead Pool/Storage
- Reservoir Rim
- Sedimentation
Life Cycle of a Reservoir
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Revision ID: 7781
Revision Date: 01/03/2024