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* [[Emergency/Induced Surcharge Pool]] | * [[Emergency/Induced Surcharge Pool]] | ||
* [[Dead Pool/Storage]] | * [[Inactive/Dead Pool/Storage]] | ||
* [[Reservoir Rim]] | * [[Reservoir Rim]] | ||
* [[Sedimentation]] | * [[Sedimentation]] | ||
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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.
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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
- Emergency/Induced Surcharge Pool
- Inactive/Dead Pool/Storage
- Reservoir Rim
- Sedimentation
Life Cycle of a Reservoir
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Revision ID: 7779
Revision Date: 01/03/2024