| Comment | Reservoirs can be a little dangerous for all sorts of reasons.
You first of all have an outlet underwater at the end, which creates downdraughts under the surface that you often can't see. But even if you're away from the dam, there are often underwater structures (old trees, sheds, rocks, houses even) which create "waterfalls" as the water moves over them towards the exit. There's a chance of getting tangled up in these, or getting drawn under if you dive. Generally just best to avoid reservoirs for swimming & watersports. |
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