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why don’t dam operators dredge in the dam lake during dry spells (or times when the water levels are too low) to expand the dam’s water capacity?

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Because I think it’ll be nice to have more water stored

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Anonymous Posted September 28, 2024 0 Comments

The gradual filling of the water side of a dam is referred to as “silting”, and it is an issue.

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