What is the purpose of a check dam?

Answer 1

Can be to provide a reservoir of water for industry and domestic use, or to provide water for a hydropower scheme, or to provide water for irrigation.

Answer 2

dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures are used to manage or prevent water flow.

Answer 3

it depends on the dam. some harness energy and others slow the flow of rivers to protect habitat. a few do both.

Answer 4

A dam is designed to hold water in a reservoir, to be used primarily for irrigation and recreation.

Answer 5

A check dam is typically used on areas that have small flows of water such as drainage ditches to allow pollutants and contaminants to settle and be removed from the water.