Yep, but hydro dams are used to control floods too, so they save people from floods as part of their operation. An improperly maintained dam can increase risk o

Yep, but hydro dams are used to control floods too, so they save people from floods as part of their operation. An improperly maintained dam can increase risk of flood, of course. See also: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Using_Hydro_Power_Plants_for_Flood_Prevention https://energypedia.info/wiki/Using_Hydro_Power_Plants_for_F... .