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. (National Park Service)

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 Pool/Storage
• Flood Pool/Storage
• Dead Pool/Storage
• Reservoir Rim
• Sedimentation

Life Cycle of a Reservoir

• Design and Construction of a Reservoir
• O&M of a Reservoir
• Decommissioning

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Revision ID: 4810
Revision Date: 12/02/2022