Hydropower dams and Natural reservoirs

Energy flows from hydropower dams to natural reservoirs; energy flows from natural reservoirs to hydropower dams.

Hydropower dams (energy) and Natural reservoirs (energy): 2 relationships.

How they are linked

1. Energy flow

Physical flow · Direct · Hydropower dams → Natural reservoirs

The reservoir behind a dam stores water for dry seasons.

2. Energy flow

Physical flow · 94% of flow · Natural reservoirs → Hydropower dams

Snowmelt and lakes refill hydro reservoirs.

• 94% of Natural reservoirs's energy goes this way

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