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Types of Spillways
Types of Spillways
Dated: 21-12-2013
Introduction
A spillway is an integral part of a Dam (large wall built to hold back
water usually across rivers). A spillway is usually used to remove
excessive water from a reservoir to prevent overflow and to release
pressure on a dam from increasing quantities of water. It is generally
composed of four major components:
Control Structure
Discharge Channel
Terminal Structure
Entrance and outlet channels
Different types of spill ways
Spill ways are generally classified as controlled and
uncontrolled spill ways.
Controlled Spillway:
A controlled spillway has mechanical structures or gates
to regulate the rate of flow of water from the reservoir.
This design allows nearly the full height of the dam to be
used for water storage year-round, and flood waters can
be released as required by opening one or more gates.
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Uncontrolled Spillway: