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regulating valve

Energy; Hydro dam

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

dam

Energy; Hydro dam

An artificial barrier that has the ability to impound water, wastewater, or any liquid-borne material, for the purpose of storage or control of water.

heel

Energy; Hydro dam

The junction of the upstream face of a gravity or arch dam with the ground surface. For an embankment dam, the junction is referred to as the upstream toe of the dam.

acre-foot

Energy; Hydro dam

A unit of volumetric measure that would cover one acre to a depth of one foot. It is equal to 43,560 cubic feet.

outlet works

Energy; Hydro dam

A dam appurtenance that provides release of water (generally controlled) from a reservoir.

gallery

Energy; Hydro dam

A passageway in the body of a dam used for inspection, foundation grouting, and/or drainage.

crest length

Energy; Hydro dam

The measured length of the dam along the crest or top of dam.

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