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Why are dams built?

Updated: 11/8/2022
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Dams were originally build so that farmers could have water to irrigate their crops, or to provide a source of water for a village or town. Beavers built dams so they would have a safe environment to live.

When electrical generators were developed dams were build to provide hydro-electricity as well, so most dams now have turbines to take advantage of the power of the water.
Shelter and their familes.
To stop water from flowing into cities and any populated areas.

AND CAUSE THEY WANT TO
beacause beavers need there space and of coure its there house

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