Dams
According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, dams can serve several different purposes, such as storing water for human consumption, regulating the flow of a river, producing energy and more. Resources available in this sub-theme include guidelines for dam construction, technical evaluations of dams, and reports on the potential benefits and drawbacks of constructing dams in certain regions.
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Irrigation Requirements and Water Balance, Arenal Proposed Project, Costa Rica
Published:
June 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
ICE has completed a preliminary study for the construction of a dam and reservoir on the Rio Arenal. The principal purpose is the production of electrical energy. Construction of this power facility will make available an adequate supply of irrigation for a large area of agricultural lands in...Read more
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