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Why are dams considered to be a good source of conserving and managing water resources?

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All the following mentioned requirements can be met with by constructing                

(1) Industries are heavy users of water:

(2) They also require power which comes from hydro-electricity.

(3) Urbanization and its lifestyle have added pressure on water resources.

(4) Urbanization leads to dense population which results in over-exploitation of groundwater.

(5) They also provide water for irrigation.

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