By obstructing, redirecting and hampering the flow of water, what do dams often create?

Reservoirs

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Lakes

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Wells

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Impoundments

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The correct option is D Impoundments
A dam is a barrier across flowing water to obstruct, direct or hamper its flow by often creating a reservoir, lake or an impoundment. These dams are usually built to retain the river water and the rainwater that could be used later to irrigate the agricultural fields.

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