Mass concrete is widely used in reservoir projects to construct water-retaining and water-discharging structures to ensure their long-term stability and safety. Since a large amount of hydration heat is generated during the construction of mass concrete, the temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the concrete increases, and temperature cracks are likely to occur, thus affecting the overall structure. Therefore, the application of temperature control technology has become a necessary construction method in reservoir projects. By analyzing the necessity of temperature control of mass concrete, this paper explores the commonly used temperature control methods and their application effects in reservoir projects to ensure the quality and service life of the concrete structures of the reservoir.