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Diversity in the observed functionality of dams and reservoirs

Title
Diversity in the observed functionality of dams and reservoirs
Authors
Kam, Jonghun
Date Issued
2021-12
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Abstract
Knowledge and modeling of the observed functionality of dams and reservoirs are desirable for better water resources management. In this study, we examine the functionality of dams and reservoirs over much of the globe through a hydroclimate assessment over 990 Global Runoff Data Center stations that have at least one dam/reservoir over the corresponding drainage areas and available streamflow records of at least 25 years. To quantify the potential capacity of human disturbance/alteration, annual cumulative maximum storage (CMS) of the dams are computed and then annual potential changes in the residence time of water (PRT; CMS divided by annual mean monthly flow) are assessed. In addition, the Man-Kendall tests for annual maximum, mean, and minimum monthly streamflow, and drainage area-averaged precipitation are conducted. Results show that the size of CMS and the main purpose have an explanatory power of the designed hydrologic response (i.e., flattening of the seasonality) while 6% of dam-affected stations experienced the opposite hydrologic response (intensifying of the seasonality) due to the overwhelming impact of anthropogenic climate change. This study finds that the magnitude of PRT is a potential indicator to identify a considerable impact of dams and reservoirs for the regional hydrologic regime. The findings of this study suggest diversity in the observed functionality of dams and reservoirs, which is still a challenge in global hydrological modeling.
URI
https://oasis.postech.ac.kr/handle/2014.oak/108424
DOI
10.1088/2634-4505/ac3f3f
ISSN
2634-4505
Article Type
Article
Citation
Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability, vol. 1, no. 3, 2021-12
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