man-made lake

• Lago creado por el ser humano, generalmente mediante la construcción de una presa en un río o la excavación de una cuenca, en lugar de haberse formado de manera natural.

A body of water that has been artificially created by humans, typically through damming a river or excavating a basin, rather than occurring naturally.

1. Artificial body of waterB1formal

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

   Lago artificial

   • The city built a man-made lake for recreational activities.
   • Many man-made lakes are used for irrigation and hydroelectric power.
   • The reservoir is a large man-made lake that supplies drinking water.