But the name can be misleading; they still divert water, and many also still store water behind impoundments.

Field drains divert water into streams and rivers, which in turn carry it as quickly as possible out to sea.

Besides, damaged, leaky gutters can divert water onto the wall and create a damp problem.

They are most often used to divert water for irrigation but the largest and most notable examples are used to ease river navigation.

The dam's reservoir would also divert water into two long canals.