Groundwater Dam

Groundwater dams store water under the ground in sufficient quantities for livestock and minor irrigation as well as domestic use. Groundwater dams can be divided into two types: sand dams and subsurface dams. This technology is used in arid and semi-arid regions, where water shortage is a problem during dry periods.

Synonyms
Ground Water Dam
Underground Dam

Glossary Term Name

Legacy NID

4518

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13358