Feature Weir Barrage

To control and regulate the flow of To store and regulate the flow of water
Purpose water into the canal.
Consists of a low dam with a narrow Consists of a large, wide dam with
Design opening, shutter to control the flow multiple gates to control the flow
Usually built on a narrow channel or Usually built on a wide body of water,
Location river such as a lake or reservoir
Typically lower in height compared to Usually taller and wider compared to a
Height a barrage weir
The flow of water is controlled by The flow of water is controlled by
adjusting the size of the opening in the adjusting the gate position in the
Operation weir barrage
Mainly used for measuring and
regulating water flow in irrigation Mainly used for water storage and
Function systems hydropower generation
Difference between weir and barrage

 CBL=canal bed level; FSL=full supply level; DBL=drainage bed level; HFL=high
flood level;
canal
⇒ Aqueduct;
drainage
HFL<CBL= Aqueduct; HFL>CBL=Siphon Aqueduct
drainage
⇒ Super passage or Canal Siphon;
canal
FSL<DBL= Super passage; FSL>DBL= Canal Siphon;
 Canal and Drain on level is level crossing.
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