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Dam safety
emergency action plan (EAP) exercise
Energy; Hydro dam
An activity designed to promote emergency preparedness; test or evaluate EAPs, procedures, or facilities; train personnel in emergency management duties; and demonstrate operational capability. ...
adverse consequences
Energy; Hydro dam
Negative impacts that may result from the failure of a dam. The primary concerns are loss of human life, economic loss (including property damage), lifeline disruption, and environmental impact.
dewpoint temperature
Energy; Hydro dam
The temperature at which dew begins to form or vapor begins to condense into a liquid.
wave runup
Energy; Hydro dam
Vertical height above the stillwater level to which water from a specific wave will run up the face of a structure or embankment.
failure mode
Energy; Hydro dam
A potential failure mode is a physically plausible process for dam failure resulting from an existing inadequacy or defect related to a natural foundation condition, the dam or appurtenant structures ...
construction joint
Energy; Hydro dam
The interface between two successive placements or pours of concrete where bond, and not permanent separation, is intended.
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