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Changing a river into a lake is basically what a large dam does. One reason we do this to create reservoirs of fresh water. What is another positive reason to build a dam?
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Changing a river into a lake is basically what a large dam does. One reason we do this to create reservoirs of fresh water. What is another positive reason to build a dam?

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Power/electricity, when the water flows through newer dams, the power of the current spins turbines, generating energy.
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