27 Terms
Contributors in Dam safety
Dam safety
gravity dam
Energy; Hydro dam
A dam constructed of concrete and/or masonry, which relies on its weight and internal strength for stability.
dam safety program purposes
Energy; Hydro dam
The purposes of a dam safety program are to protect life, property, and the environment by ensuring that all dams are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained as safely and as effectively as ...
diversion channel, canal, or tunnel
Energy; Hydro dam
A waterway used to divert water from its natural course. The term is generally applied to a temporary arrangement, e.g., to bypass water around a dam site during construction. “Channel” is normally ...
emergency action plan (EAP)
Energy; Hydro dam
A plan of action to be taken to reduce the potential for property damage and loss of life in an area affected by a dam failure or large flood.
structural height
Energy; Hydro dam
The vertical distance between the lowest point of the excavated foundation to the top of the dam.
