Dam safety

Dam safety

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ogee weir

Energy; Hydro dam

A reverse curve, shaped like an elongated letter "S. ” The downstream faces of overflow spillways are often made to this shape.

stoney gate

Energy; Hydro dam

A gate for large openings that bears on a train of rollers in each gate guide.

hydrology

Energy; Hydro dam

One of the earth sciences that encompasses the natural occurrence, distribution, movement, and properties of the waters of the earth and their environmental relationships.

regulating gate

Energy; Hydro dam

A gate or valve that operates under full pressure flow conditions to regulate the rate of discharge.

hazard

Energy; Hydro dam

A situation that creates the potential for adverse consequences such as loss of life, property damage, or other adverse impacts.

predominant period

Energy; Hydro dam

The period(s) at which maximum spectral amplitudes are shown on response.

parapet wall

Energy; Hydro dam

A solid wall built along the top of a dam (upstream or downstream edge) used for ornamentation, for safety of vehicles and pedestrians, or to prevent overtopping caused by wave runup.