What is a Reservoir?

They release more water so farmers, businesses, and homes can function normally.

During a drought, how are reservoirs used?

By constructing dams across rivers

How are most reservoirs formed?

They limit the amount of wter allowed downriver

How do reservoirs prevent flooding?

still and quiet

Is the water in a reservoir still and quiet or fast and running?

irrigation, supply water for livestock, provide water to communities

Name three uses for water stored in a reservoir.

Lake Redman and Lake williams

Name two reservoirs in York County.

Reservoir

This is an artificial lake where water is stored.

boating, fishing, generate electricity

What are three other purposes of reservoirs?

sediment

What can build up in the bottom of a reservoir that can reduce the amount of water it contains?

Precipitation

What happens when the atmosphere collects and condenses enough water?

Drought

What is an extended dry period called?

When a natural lake has been dammed to control water levels.

What is another way reservoirs are formed?

Evaporation

What is the most common problem of reservoirs?

Natural Vegetation

What needs to grow before the reservoir can be come an important wildlife habitat?

The amount of water in a river varies

Why do people build reservoirs on rivers?

Well

You may not get your water from a reservoir at home if you have one of these on your property.