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earth dam
Energy; Hydro dam

An embankment dam in which more than 50% of the total volume is formed of compacted earth layers are generally smaller than 3-inch size.

appurtenant structure
Energy; Hydro dam

Ancillary features of a dam such as outlets, spillways, powerplants, tunnels, etc.

earthquake
Energy; Hydro dam

A sudden motion or trembling in the earth caused by the abrupt release of accumulated stress along a fault.

seiche
Energy; Hydro dam

An oscillating wave in a reservoir caused by a landslide into the reservoir or earthquake-induced ground accelerations or fault offset or meteorological event.

breach
Energy; Hydro dam

An opening through a dam that allows the uncontrolled draining of a reservoir. A controlled breach is a constructed opening. An uncontrolled breach is an unintentional opening ...

length of dam
Energy; Hydro dam

The length along the top of the dam. This also includes the spillway, powerplant, navigation lock, fish pass, etc. , where these form part of the length of the dam. If detached ...

crib dam
Energy; Hydro dam

A gravity dam built up of boxes, crossed timbers or gabions, filled with earth or rock.

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