071f058e_Dam__Function
[Example] A typically small dam used to divert water for irrigation, power generation, or other uses, with usually no other function. Occasionally, they are used to divert water to another drainage or reservoir to increase flow there and improve water use in that particular area. See: diversion dam. [Function] 
Water diversion
P o w e r g e n e r a t i o n
W a t e r s u p p l y
S t a b i l i z e w a t e r f l o w / i r r i g a t i o n
F l o o d p r e v e n t i o n
L a n d r e c l a m a t i o n
W a t e r d i v e r s i o n
N a v i g a t i o n
R e c r e a t i o n a n d a q u a t i c b e a u t y
Dam
Function