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<div style= "text-align:center;">This siphon was added after it was determined it was unnecessary to make periodic releases.</div> | <div style= "text-align:center;">This siphon was added after it was determined it was unnecessary to make periodic releases.</div> | ||
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Revision as of 20:51, 15 September 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: 3198
Revision Date: 09/15/2022