Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
The 'surcharge storage' in a dam reservoir is the volume of water stored between
Strength of MaterialsIrrigation & Water ResourcesMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
minimum and maximum reservoir levels
B
minimum and normal reservoir levels
C
normal and maximum reservoir levels
D
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. normal and maximum reservoir levels
Why is this the answer?
Surcharge storage is the temporary flood storage held between the normal (full reservoir) level and the maximum water level.
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