Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A spillway is provided in a dam to:
Irrigation EngineeringWater Resources Engineering and IrrigationHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
safely pass surplus flood water
B
increase seepage
C
store silt only
D
reduce freeboard to zero
Correct Answer
A. safely pass surplus flood water
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Spillways dispose of excess flood discharge safely without overtopping and damaging the dam.
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