impoundment

the impoundment of the river created a new lake.

officials discussed the environmental impacts of the impoundment.

the impoundment of water is crucial for irrigation.

after the impoundment, the fish population increased.

the dam's impoundment has changed the local ecosystem.

they are studying the effects of impoundment on sedimentation.

the impoundment area was designated as a wildlife refuge.

impoundment can lead to changes in water quality.

they plan to monitor the effects of the impoundment over time.

construction of the impoundment began last year.