Phrases with «emergency spillway»

An "emergency spillway" is a structure or channel designed to release excess water from a reservoir during an emergency situation, such as when the normal spillway is unable to handle the volume of water. It helps prevent the water from overflowing the dam and causing a dangerous situation. Full definition

emergency spillway

Sentences with «emergency spillway»

That triggered emergency draw down and round the clock emergency spillway repairs, through destroying the lower main spillway. (judithcurry.com)
Water levels fell to a point at which little or no water flowed out of the emergency spillway, which Orrock said was the main factor in its erosion. (businessinsider.com)
Lake levels have fallen about one - half a foot in the last two hours and stand at 901.35 feet, about four - tenths of a foot above the level where water flows through the emergency spillway, state figures show. (sacbee.com)
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Phrases with «emergency spillway»

Sentences with «emergency spillway»

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