What is meant by Catchment area?
IMPOUNDING RESERVOIRS- These are aificial lakes constructed usually of eahwork or masonry in which large quantities of surface water is stored. Dams built across rivers and mountain streams also provide large reserves of surface water. The area draining into the reservoir is called "Catchment area".
The area draining into the reservoir
The area draining into rivers
The area draining into tanks
The area draining into sea water
Water