What are artificial lakes created by humans called? Artificial lakes created by humans, both small and large, are referred to as Reservoirs or Impoundments. Impoundments are exclusively natural formations. Reservoirs are only built for water supply purposes.

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What are artificial lakes created by humans called?

Artificial lakes created by humans, both small and large, are referred to as Reservoirs or Impoundments.
Impoundments are exclusively natural formations.
Reservoirs are only built for water supply purposes.

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Answer:

Lakes created by man artificially (both small and large) are called Reservoirs or Impoundments
Impoundments have been built to fulfil specific requirements and they are hydroelectric power generation, fisheries, water supply, irrigation, industries, recreation, control of floods, etc.

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