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It depends. A hydroelectric power installation at a pre-existing dam (it's called retrofitting) generally has a relatively small effect on the surroundings, and very little effect on the river or stream that supplies it with water. However, a hydropower project that includes a new dam and reservoir will have a considerable impact on the stream, as well as on the surrounding area.

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