ABSTRACT
Sustainable river/reservoir system management involves the development, conservation, control, regulation, protection, allocation, and beneficial use of water in streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Reservoir storage is necessary to use the extremely variable water resources of a river basin for beneficial purposes such as municipal and industrial water supply, irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and navigation. Dams and appurtenant structures also regulate rivers to reduce damages caused by floods. Public recreation, water quality, erosion and sedimentation, and protection and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and other environmental resources are important considerations in managing reservoir/river systems.
