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overflow section of a dam [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
CONT

A spillway may be an integral part of a dam such as an overflow section of a concrete dam or it may be a separate structure. In some instances, it may be combined as a common discharge structure with the outlet works or integrated into the river diversion plan for economy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
OBS

BT-44

Spanish

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