Hydro dam

Hydro dam

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tributary

Energy; Hydro dam

A stream that flows into a larger stream or body of water.

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.

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 ...