artificial lake

• Lago artificial criado pela construção de uma barragem ou pela escavação do solo, usado para abastecimento de água, recreação ou geração de energia hidrelétrica.

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.