How Different Spillway Gates Work

If you ask me, there’s almost nothing on this blue earth more fascinating than water infrastructure. Almost all dams need a way to release excess water when the reservoir is full. Although many dams use uncontrolled spillways, gated spillways provide more control over the flow, allowing us to build...

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