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    A barrage and weir are types of canal head works used to divert river water. A barrage has a lower crest, uses large gates along its entire length to pond water, allows perfect river flow control but is more expensive and time-consuming to construct than a weir. In contrast, a weir has a higher crest, uses smaller shutters over part of its length, results in more upstream silting, offers imperfect flow control, and is cheaper and faster to build than a barrage.

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    A barrage and weir are types of canal head works used to divert river water. A barrage has a lower crest, uses large gates along its entire length to pond water, allows perfect river flow control but is more expensive and time-consuming to construct than a weir. In contrast, a weir has a higher crest, uses smaller shutters over part of its length, results in more upstream silting, offers imperfect flow control, and is cheaper and faster to build than a barrage.

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    Canals Head Works: Comparison Between Barrage and Weir

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    A barrage and weir are types of canal head works used to divert river water. A barrage has a lower crest, uses large gates along its entire length to pond water, allows perfect river flow control but is more expensive and time-consuming to construct than a weir. In contrast, a weir has a higher crest, uses smaller shutters over part of its length, results in more upstream silting, offers imperfect flow control, and is cheaper and faster to build than a barrage.

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    Canals Head Works

    Comparison Between Barrage And Weir


    Barrage Weir
    Low set Crest High Set Crest
    Ponding is done by means of gates Ponding is done against the raised crest or partly
    against the raised crest and partly by shutters
    Gated over entire length Shutters in part length
    Gates are of greater height Shutters are of smaller height ,2m
    Gates are raised to pass flood Shutters are dropped to pass flood
    Perfect control on river flow Not perfect control on river flow
    Gates are convenient to operate Operation of shutters is low, involve labor and time
    Less silting upstream due to low set crest Raised crest causes silting upstream
    Silt removal is done through under sluices No means for silt disposal
    Longer construction period Shorter construction Period
    Costly structure Relatively cheaper structure
    ..It is the modern concept of a weir..

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