Dams are an essential component of farming. More importantly, the farm dam assists in reducing water logging of the land during the wet spells. Water-logging produces sour soils which makes all land unproductive as does lack of water. These facts also apply to non farming land. By creating these dams, farmers also contribute to the ecology and the sustainable use of the land.
Farmers realize the importance of conserving water.
Usually, they have to supply their own household water tanks. You will not see any family member cleaning their teeth under running water, a bath is a luxury and in dry spells even a shower is a luxury. Hot water bottles are emptied over the pot plants the next morning. A short stay with a family relying on water storage and household water tanks can really bring home the value of water conservation at its best.