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Creating a balance – Artificially

Since ancient times, people have built dams to control the outflow from existing lakes or to create new lakes. Dams and their reservoirs have provided:

  • A stable source of inexpensive energy;
  • A more dependable water supply throughout the year;
  • Flood control downstream.
  • Recreation


 
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