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A dam is used to retain water. Retaining water can also lead to flooding. Which most likely would be a new societal issue resulting from the installation of a dam?

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After installation of water dams, it could lead to many societal issues. One could be the distortion of the natural environment caused by flooding. It could also lead to some geological damage such as earthquakes and could depress the earth's surface.
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