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''' ''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.'' ''' | |||
''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.'' | |||
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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. | 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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:16, 2 December 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.
Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.
Revision ID: 4743
Revision Date: 12/02/2022