A natural or artificial body of water where water is collected and stored for a specific use. Use specific term where known.
Related Terms
Term |
Note |
CISTERN |
A covered tank in which rainwater is stored for use when required. |
DAM |
A barrier of wood, masonry, concrete or earth, built across a river to create a reservoir of water for domestic and/or industrial usage. |
HUSH |
A ravine formed by using water to reveal or exploit a vein. |
SPILLWAY |
A channel carrying overflow water past a dam. Early 19th century onwards. |
SURGE TOWER |
A hollow tower located at lower end of the descending pipelines of a hydroelectric power station that regulates air and water pressure. |
WATER TOWER |
A tower serving as a reservoir to deliver water at a required point. |
WATERWORKS |
Buildings, engineering constructions and machinery, used for the purpose of supplying a town, etc, with water distributed through pipes. |