The 10 Most Common Childhood Illnesses. Your kid is bound to catch something this winter, so make sure you're ready. Get the lowdown on 10 common childhood illnessesâand tips for helping her recover faster. Knowing the common symptoms, and when your child needs to see a doctor, will help make this cold and flu season a manageable one. By Heather Gowen Walsh from Parents Magazine.
The effect of a dam and its reservoir on flow regimes depends on both the storage capacity of the reservoir relative to the volume of river flow and the way the dam is operated. The most common attribute of flow regulation is a decrease in the magnitude of flood peaks and an increase in low flows.
Flood Control In addition to helping farmers, dams help prevent the loss of life and property caused by flooding. Flood control dams impound floodwaters and then either release them under control to the river below the dam or store or divert the water for other uses. For centuries, people have built dams to help control devastating floods. Water Storage (Fire & Farm Ponds) Dams create reservoirs throughout the United States that supply water for many uses, including industrial, municipal, and agricultural.