¿Cuál es la diferencia entre PRESA, REPRESA, PANTANO, EMBALSE y DIQUE?
Understanding Water Management Structures
Overview of Dams, Reservoirs, and Dikes
- The term "dam" refers to structures that stop the flow of a river and redirect it elsewhere. These are crucial for water management.
- Dams can be categorized into groups; some do not redirect water but instead store it, such as swamps which act as large artificial water deposits.
- Reservoirs are specific types of dams designed to store water for various uses including irrigation, supplying populations, and generating hydroelectric energy.
- Dikes are constructions used in conjunction with dams and reservoirs to contain water and prevent overflow or flooding.