flow-through dam (Q107)
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The flow-through dam is designed for the sole purpose of flood control, just one of the many possible functions of dams. An opening (spillway) is designed into the dam at about the same height as the river bed, so the structure is intended to let water flow through during normal times.
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| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | flow-through dam |
The flow-through dam is designed for the sole purpose of flood control, just one of the many possible functions of dams. An opening (spillway) is designed into the dam at about the same height as the river bed, so the structure is intended to let water flow through during normal times. |
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