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06 May.,2024

 

Spillway Design for a Dam: A Guide for Civil Engineers

Depending on the site conditions, the design discharge, the available materials, and the cost, there are various types of spillways that can be used for a dam. These include overflow spillways located at the crest or top of the dam, chute spillways which are inclined channels that convey water to the downstream river or valley, shaft spillways which are vertical shafts connecting the reservoir to a horizontal tunnel or conduit that discharges water downstream, siphon spillways which are pipes using atmospheric pressure to create a siphon effect and draw water from the reservoir to the outlet, and fuse plug spillways which are low sections of the dam designed to fail and create an opening for water to escape when the reservoir reaches a critical level.

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