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A reservoir is a man made "lake"
whereas a lake is a result of glaciation that has changed over time and formed a U-shaped valley and the lake will be present in the valley. A lake is an inland body of freshwater & a reservoir is a man made (artificial) version of the same thing. Water in a reservoir is kept there by means of a dam.
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Difference between a dam and a barrage?
what is barrage and headworks
What is a dam How is it useful to us?
A dam is used to make an artificial lake in a river which can be used to generate hydroelectric power or as a reservoir.
Dams in Alaska?
The state of Alaska has around 167 dams. Some of them are the Akhoik Dam, the Adak Dam, the Akutan Power Dam, and the Blue Lake Dam. Some additional dams on the list are the Lake Demarie Dam, the Engstrom Dam, and the Chester Lake Dam.
Why do hydroelectric dams have limited lifetimes?
Rivers deposit sediments behind the dam. Eventually, the sediment fills the reservoir. When this happens, the dam can no longer produce power. This process takes 50 to 300 years, depending on the amount of material the river carries.
What lake near Las Vegas helps Hoover Dam generate electricity for some of those bright city lights?
The lake near Las Vegas that helps the Hoover Dam generate electricity for the city is Lake Mead. It is America's biggest reservoir.
What is the relationship between a dam and a reservoir?
The relationship between a dam and a reservoir is that they both hold water.
When was Tygart River Reservoir Dam created?
Tygart River Reservoir Dam was created in 1938.
What is mangla dam Reservoir called?
mahdieh It's official name is the Mangla Dam Water Reservoir.
Which reservoir does Brunswick get its water from?
The reservoir that Brunswick gets it's water from is a new dam and reservoir. It is called the Tower Road Dam and Reservoir. It was built to help the Moncton Reservoir to supply water to the community.
What is the difference between lake and dam?
The dam is the object made to hold back the water flow. The reservoir is the collected water that is held back by the dam.Both words can carry the same meaning, but the word 'dam' can also mean the blockage that creates a reservoir. A reservoir can be any pool (like 'of knowledge' or 'of talent').
Why do you find a reservoir near a dam?
The dam is the wall or structure that holds back fresh water. The reservoir is the whole structure, which includes the dam wall and stored water.
What is the thing that is connected to a dam but is not?
reservoir
What is water behind a dam?
standing surface waterfrom f.b
What reservoir lies on the border between Brazil and paraguay?
The Itaipu Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric dams, is located on the Parana River on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. It forms the Itaipu Reservoir, which is a significant source of hydroelectric power for both countries.
Difference between a dam and a barrage?
what is barrage and headworks
What do you call a freshwater lake behind a river dam?
A reservoir.
Why do you find a reservoir near the dam?
because
