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Sediment deposition into reservoirs<br />

has several major detrimental<br />

effects.<br />

‣ Loss <strong>of</strong> storage capacity.<br />

‣ Damage to or impairment <strong>of</strong> hydro equipment.<br />

‣ Bank erosion and instabilities.<br />

‣ Downstream channel modification.<br />

‣ Reduced downstream suspended sediment load.<br />

‣ Upstream aggradations.<br />

‣ Effect on water quality.<br />

‣ Effect on waste assimilation.<br />

‣ Effect on navigation and recreation.<br />

‣ Effect on aquatic life.

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