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Impacts and Issues of Dams and Reservoirs
It is estimated there are more than 45 000 large dams (reservoirs storing more than 4 000 km3 of water) in over 140 countries (mostly in China, the United States, India, Spain and Japan). Dams and the water they store ensure a regular supply of water for potable use; besides this, the water is also used for agricultural and industrial purposes. This chapter first outlines the types of dams frequently designed and utilised by civil engineers. While dams allow us to create reservoirs of water for a variety of uses, the end result can often be an overexploitation of water resources. The chapter discusses the environmental and socioeconomic impacts and issues associated with several case study dams (Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Manwan Dam and Three Gorges Dam). It ends with a discussion on the insights of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Dams Project.
Impacts and Issues of Dams and Reservoirs
It is estimated there are more than 45 000 large dams (reservoirs storing more than 4 000 km3 of water) in over 140 countries (mostly in China, the United States, India, Spain and Japan). Dams and the water they store ensure a regular supply of water for potable use; besides this, the water is also used for agricultural and industrial purposes. This chapter first outlines the types of dams frequently designed and utilised by civil engineers. While dams allow us to create reservoirs of water for a variety of uses, the end result can often be an overexploitation of water resources. The chapter discusses the environmental and socioeconomic impacts and issues associated with several case study dams (Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Manwan Dam and Three Gorges Dam). It ends with a discussion on the insights of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Dams Project.
Impacts and Issues of Dams and Reservoirs
Booth, Colin A. (editor) / Charlesworth, Susanne M. (editor) / Tannahill, Kim (author) / Mills, Peter (author) / Booth, Colin A. (author)
2014-04-11
15 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Dams and Reservoirs Environmental Impacts Quantification Method
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