Also missing in vast majority of the dams is a lower reservoir. Pumping up the water from a river/canal below the dam would result in a dry river bed just below the dam rather quickly
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Yes, excellent point. Cruachan dam is a nice example of such a double storage setup.
https://www.visitcruachan.co.uk/
Yes, excellent point. Cruachan dam is a nice example of such a double storage setup.
https://www.visitcruachan.co.uk/