Civil Engineering ⇒ Topic : Water Resources Planning
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Gaurav
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Lakes, ponds, streams, previous soil mass and
the water bearing, rock formation are the best
examples of natural water storages. In dry periods
the natural storages release water to reduce the
severity of the situation. The absence of the natural storages of adequate capacities necessitates construction of some artificial storage works. Storage works may be designed and constructed to serve single purpose or multipurpose. The various purposes for which storage works are required as :- 1. Irrigation 2. Hydroelectric power generation 3. Control of destructive floods 4. Low water regulation for navigation 5. Domestic and industrial water supply 6. Recreation 7. Preservation and breeding of useful aquative life Types of Reservoirs 1. Conservation reservoirs 2. Flood control reservoirs 3. Multipurpose reservoirs | |
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