Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

The pond level in a weir/barrage is the:

Irrigation EngineeringWeir Pond LevelMEDIUM

Choose the correct answer

A

Maximum flood level upstream

B

Designed full supply level of the canal just upstream of the weir, from which canals draw their supply

C

Minimum operating level

D

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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