Question

What are dams? How are they helpful in the conservation and management of water?

Answer 1

A dam is built to restrict the flow of water and retain it in a particular area. This water can be distributed in the surrounding area and can be stored for future use.

Dams are important because they help people have water to drink and provide water for industry, water for irrigation, water for fishing and recreation, water for hydroelectric power production, water for navigation in rivers, and other needs. Dams also serve people by reducing or preventing floods