how do dams and reservoirs reduce the risk of flooding?

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Weegy: Corps of Engineers' reservoirs reduce flood damage by storing water for release
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Afforestation involves the planting of trees in a drainage basin to increase interception and storage while reducing surface run off. This reduces a river’s discharge and the risk of flooding.

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