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Seminar report
On
Spillways

GUIDED BY: SUBMITTED BY:

MR. P. P. BHOSALE PAWAR KIRTI.
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Preface
I have made this report file on the topic
spillways; I have tried my best to elucidate all the
relevant detail to the topic to be included in the report.
While in the beginning I have tried to give a general
view about this topic.
My efforts and wholehearted co-corporation of
each and everyone has ended on a successful note. I
express my sincere gratitude to Mr. P. P. Bhosale who
assisting me throughout the preparation of this topic. I
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 CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION

2. LOCATION OF SPILLWAYS

3. MAIN TYPES OF SPILLWAYS

4. CHUTE AND BELL MOUTH SPILLWAY

5. CASE STUDY

6. CONCLUSION

7. REFERENCES
 INTRODUCTION

When the water in the reservoir increases, the

large accumulation of water endangers the stability of
the dam structure is provided in the body of a dam or
near the dam or periphery of the reservoir. This
structure is called as spillway.
Spillways release floods so that the water does
not overtop and damage or even destroy the dam.
Except during flood periods, water does not normally
flow over a spillway. In contrast, an intake is a
structure used to release water on a regular basis for
water supply, hydroelectricity generation, etc. 
 LOCATON OF SPILLWAY

 Spillways may be provided within the body of dam.

 Spillways may sometimes be provided at one side or

both side of the dam.

 Sometimes by-pass spillways is provided which is

completely separate from the dam
MAIN TYPES OF SPILLWAYS

 CONTROLLED SPILLWAYS

A controlled spillway has mechanical structures

or gates to regulate the rate of flow. 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.

 UNCONTROLLED SPILLWAYS
An uncontrolled spillway, in contrast, does not have
gates; when the water rises above the lip or crest of
the spillway it begins to be released from the
reservoir. The rate of discharge is controlled only by
the depth of water above the reservoir's spillway.
Storage volume in the reservoir above the spillway
crest can only be used for the temporary storage of
floodwater; it cannot be used as water supply
storage because it is normally empty.
 CHUTE SPILLWAY

It is also known as Trough Spillway. The

function of Chute Spillway is to prevent damage to the
valley walls that could endanger the dams. It consists of
steeply sloping open channel which is made up of
reinforced concrete slab. The Spillway is sometimes of
constant width, but is usually narrowed for economy and
then widened near the end to reduce the discharging
velocity.
A chute spillway is a common and basic design
which transfers excess water from behind the dam down
a smooth decline into the river below. These are usually
designed following an ogee curve. Most often, they are
lined on the bottom and sides with concrete to protect the
dam and topography.

BELL MOUTH SPILLWAY

A bell-mouth spillway is designed like an inverted

bell where water can enter around the entire perimeter.
These uncontrolled spillways are also called morning
glory, (after the flower) or glory hole spillways. In areas
where the surface of the reservoir may freeze, this type
of spillway is normally fitted with ice-breaking
arrangements to prevent the spillway from becoming ice-
bound.
 CASE STUDY
Spillway of Tehari dam
The Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India and one of the
tallest in the world. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-
fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi
River near Tehri in Uttarakhand.
Spillway of Tehari dam is chute gate controlled spillway
and the capacity of spillway is 15,540  m3/s.
Spillway of Monticello dam
Monticello Dam is a concrete arch dam in Napa County,
California, United States.
The dam is noted for its classic, uncontrolled morning-
glory type spillway. The diameter at the lip is 72 ft
(22 m). Locally, the spillway is also known as 'The Glory
Hole'.
 CONCLUSION
  A spillway is a structure used to provide the
controlled release of flows from a dam or levee into
a downstream area.

 Spillways release floods so that the water does not

overtop and damage or even destroy the dam.
 Spillways are an important functional part of a
hydroelectric facility.
 REFERENCES
 Henry H., Thomas. “Chute spillways, The
Engineering of large dams”. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
 (2001–2002). Historical Development of Stepped
Cascades for the Dissipation of Hydraulic Energy.
Transactions of the Newcomen Society, Vol. 71,
No. 2, pp. 295-318.