The pond level in a weir/barrage is the:
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Maximum flood level upstream
Designed full supply level of the canal just upstream of the weir, from which canals draw their supply
Minimum operating level
Level at which the weir overflows
Correct Answer
B. Designed full supply level of the canal just upstream of the weir, from which canals draw their supply
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Pond level = Full Supply Level (FSL) at the head of the off-taking canals = designed upstream HFL above which canals can draw their design discharge. The weir crest is set to maintain this level under design discharge conditions (gross command consideration).
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