Question

Describe the benefits and problems of Dam?

Answer 1

Answer:

Dams - Benefits and problems

Dams are built across rivers to store water for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation and flood control. The dams built to serve more than one purpose are called "multi-purpose dams". ... Sometimes dams are used for diverting part or all of the water from river into a channel.

Answer 2

Explanation:

DAMS - BENEFITS AND PROBLEMS

Dams are built across rivers to store water for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation and flood control. The dams built to serve more than one purpose are called "multi-purpose dams". These dams were called the "temples of modern India" by the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

BENEFITS OF DAMS

1. Dams are built to control flood and store flood water
2. Sometimes dams are used for diverting part or all of the water from river into a channel.
3. Dams are used mainly for drinking and agricultural purposes.
4. Dams are built for generating electricity
5. Dams are used for recreational purposes
6. Navigation and fishery can be developed in the dam areas

PROBLEMS OF DAMS

1. Displacement of tribal people
2. Loss of non-forest land
3. Loss of forests, flora and fauna
4. Landslides, sedimentation and siltation occurs
5. stagnation and waterlogging around reservoirs retards plant growth
6. Breeding of vectors and vector-borne diseases
7. Reservoir Induced Seismicity (RIS) causes earthquakes
8. Navigation and aquaculture activities can be developed in the dam area