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Dams for ecological & sedimental barrier

By trapping sediment in reservoirs, dams interrupt the continuity of sediment transport through rivers and oceans. This can be used to create new land for habitats.

Dams for ecological & sedimental barrier

Benefits

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social, economic, ecologic

Hazards

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ecosystem disruption, erosion, salt water intrusion

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