Prevent sediment accumulation in reservoirs

Prevent sediment accumulation in reservoirs

Category 02. Sediment flow quantity improvement

General description

This measure is described as part of the fact sheet to manage dams for sediment flow in the respective fact sheet Manage dams for sediment flow.

Pressures that can be addressed by this measure

• Reservoir flushing
• Loss of vertical connectivity
• Sedimentation and sediment input

Case studies where this measure has been applied

No projects apply to this measure.