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Hydro dam
spillway crest
Energy; Hydro dam
The lowest level at which water can flow over or through the spillway.
wind setup
Energy; Hydro dam
The vertical rise in the stillwater level at the face of a structure or embankment caused by wind stresses on the surface of the water.
saddle dam
Energy; Hydro dam
A subsidiary dam of any type constructed across a saddle or low point on the perimeter of a reservoir.
concrete lift
Energy; Hydro dam
The vertical distance between successive horizontal construction joints.
measuring weir
Energy; Hydro dam
A device for measuring the rate of flow of water. It generally consists of a rectangular, trapezoidal, triangular, or other shaped notch, located in a vertical, thin plate over which water flows. The ...
cross section
Energy; Hydro dam
An elevation view of a dam formed by passing a plane through the dam perpendicular to the axis.
