A reservoir is a reservoir of water that is artificially formed. The usual thing is to close the mouth of a valley through a dam of a dam, storing the water of a river or a stream. It contains water, it can supply nearby towns, produce electricity or irrigate the land.
It is known as the multipurpose reservoir for which it is intended for various purposes, such as power generation, sport fishing and recreational activities.
When we talk about embalming it is important to know that it has a series of elements that are defined, among which are: the regularized flow, which can be withdrawn during the year. The constant flow, which is the maximum that can be drawn from that in a critical step due to droughts. The curve called the flood area and the volume curve curve.
In the same way, when referring to packaging it is also essential to take into account the level of water it has. In this sense, it should be noted that there are several types of levels, among which the following should be highlighted:
- The minimum level: it is the minimum that this construction can have.
- N minimum operating ivel: is the level below which the reservoir and other structures possessing may not function properly.
- Maximum operating level: which indicates that when the water reaches it it is necessary to apply a discharge.
- Normal maximum level: when this is achieved the objective is none other than taking care of the millimeter for what is the safety of the reservoir.
Many are the reservoirs that exist throughout the world geography. However, among the most important are:
- Lake Kariba, located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- Bratsk reservoir in Russia.
- Lake Volta in Ghana.
- Guri reservoir in Venezuela.
- Krasnoyarskoye Reservoir, Russia.
- Tharthar reservoir lake, Iraq.
It is important to note that the construction of a reservoir can generate irreversible ecological effects. Erosion problems, earth movement, alterations in the course of the current and changes in soils, flora and fauna of some of the consequences.
Beyond the notion of a reservoir associated with a man-made reservoir of water, the truth is that reservoirs can be found that are created by natural actions. In this sense, collapses of slopes, accumulation of ice in very cold regions or dams that build beavers can be observed. These reservoirs are generally beyond human control and cannot handle water use.
