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This lecture covers the management of sedimentation in reservoirs and dams, including measures in the catchment area, reservoir, and dam. Topics include dead storage, dam heightening, soil conservation, river training works, and various sediment management techniques. The lecture also discusses the impact of sedimentation on reservoirs worldwide and strategies to mitigate it.