Reservoirs

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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. (Image Source: National Park Service)

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
• Dead Pool/Storage
• Reservoir Rim
• Sedimentation

Life Cycle of a Reservoir

• Design and Construction of a Reservoir
• O&M of a Reservoir
• Decommissioning

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Revision ID: 7774
Revision Date: 01/03/2024