oroville dame case study Flashcards
1
Q
when was the oroville dam open
how much does it store
A
1967
4.5 billion cubic metres of water
2
Q
purpose of oroville dam
A
provide water for arid southern california
as local water and share of the colorado river were insufficient to sustain the region growth
also help prevent flooding to area
3
Q
negative impacts of oroville dam
A
impact wildlife, as it blocks natural watercourse of the Feather river
impacts fish population/biodiversity due to blocking of dam
