What is another word for artificial lake?
Pronunciation: [ˌɑːtɪfˈɪʃə͡l lˈe͡ɪk] (IPA) 
An artificial lake is a body of water that has been created by humans for various reasons such as irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, or recreational use. Other synonyms for an artificial lake include man-made lake, reservoir, pond, or impoundment. A man-made lake specifically refers to a lake that has been built entirely by humans through the excavation of land or the construction of dams. A reservoir is a similar body of water, but it is primarily used to store water for agricultural or municipal purposes. A pond is a smaller body of water usually created for aesthetic reasons or as a habitat for wildlife. Impoundments are smaller bodies of water created by the damming of a river or stream.
