- Water supply: Dams can store and release water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial use.
- Flood control: Dams can help reduce the risk of flooding by storing excess water and releasing it gradually.
- Hydropower: Dams can generate electricity by using the force of water flowing through turbines.
- Navigation: Dams can create reservoirs that allow boats to travel between different bodies of water.
- Recreation: Dams can create recreational opportunities, such as swimming, fishing, and boating.
- Fish and wildlife habitat: Dams can provide habitat for fish and wildlife by creating pools of water and wetlands.
