Dam safety

Dam safety

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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 caused by discharge ...

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 from the dam, these ...