Siphons when regular releases aren't needed: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 16:04, 27 June 2022
Message: Siphon systems are an option for reservoirs that don’t make regular releases. Easy to construct and avoid the need for a penetration through the dam.
This central Montana reservoir use was changed from irrigation to recreation. As a result, there was no longer a need to make periodic releases. During rehabilitation, it was decided abandon the outlet and use a siphon. This eliminated the need to have a penetration through the dam and still provided emergency drawdown. Note that siphons have an operational limit depending on elevation and height of the dam.
Revision ID: 1545
Revision Date: 06/27/2022