Emergency/Induced Surcharge Pool: Difference between revisions
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Latest revision as of 21:21, 3 January 2024
The emergency pool is when the emergency spillway is being used if available. Operators do everything they can to avoid flood storage in this pool zone. This zone can be considered freeboard prior to overtopping the dam.
Best Practices Resources
Hydraulic Design of Spillways (EM 1110-2-1603), USACE
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Revision Date: 01/03/2024