Dam and Reservoir Design

An engineering design must be created before a reservoir and dam can be constructed. The design will take into account information provided by hydrologists, geologists and surveyors on how the […]

Lifecycle of a Dam and Reservoir

Designing and building a dam and reservoir is a feat of engineering. A great deal of effort is required to design, construct, operate and maintain a dam and reservoir, and […]

Impacts of Dams and Reservoirs

Dams and reservoirs can have both positive and negative economic, environmental and social impacts.  The construction of a dam can result in the generation of hydroelectric power. This can help […]