Case Study: Dam Building In Ireland

Question 1

Where is the largest dam on the river Liffey

Answer 1

Poulaphoura

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of building dams

Answer 2

Advantages
The reservoir that utile up behind the dam supplies over 400milllion litres of water each day to Dublin and it’s environs
The reservoir is a major amenity for the people of Dublin. It offers a large variety of water based leisure activities including fishing sailing and windsurfing

Disadvantages
-more than 2000hectares of farm land and bogland as well as one village were flooded as the level of the reservoir rose
new roads and bridges had to be constructed to replace those that were flooded

Question 3

How many dams are built on the river Liffey

Answer 3

3