Question

The reservoir capacity cannot exceed the catchment yield.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in unit test.

Question is from Reservoir Capacity Determination Using Hydrograph and Mass-curve in portion Reservoirs and Dam Reservoirs Planning of Irrigation Engineering

Answer 1

Right option is (a) True

Easy explanation: The reservoir capacity is fixed at a value which is lesser of the value of –

i. The accessed gross storage required to meet the demand

ii. The accessed dependable yield for the reservoir site.