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leakage

Energy; Hydro dam

Uncontrolled loss of water by flow through a hole or crack.

crest gate

Energy; Hydro dam

A gate on the crest of a spillway to control the discharge or reservoir water level.

hazard potential

Energy; Hydro dam

The possible adverse incremental consequences that result from the release of water or stored contents due to failure of the dam or misoperation of the dam or appurtenances. ...

design wind

Energy; Hydro dam

The most severe wind that is reasonably possible at a particular reservoir for generating wind setup and run-up. The determination will generally include the results of ...

earthquake, maximum credible (MCE)

Energy; Hydro dam

The earthquake(s) associated with specific seismotectonic structures, source areas, or provinces that would cause the most severe vibratory ground motion or foundation dislocation ...