artificial lake

• Cuerpo de agua dulce creado artificialmente mediante la construcción de una presa o la excavación del terreno, utilizado para suministro de agua, recreación o generación de energía hidroeléctrica.

A man-made body of water created by constructing a dam or excavation, used for water supply, recreation, or hydroelectric power.

1. Man-made body of waterB1formal

   A lake created by human activity, typically by damming a river or excavating a basin, rather than formed naturally.

   Lago artificial

   • The city built an artificial lake for recreational activities.
   • This artificial lake was created to supply water for irrigation.
   • Many artificial lakes are used for hydroelectric power generation.