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The terminal end of an outlet works must be designed to resist erosion. Should the decision be made to rehabilitate a dam, lack of consideration of erosion in the stilling basin could result in damage to a newly installed system. | [[Category:Existing Conditions Outlet Works]] | ||
The terminal end of an [[Outlet Works|outlet works]] must be designed to resist erosion. Should the decision be made to rehabilitate a dam, lack of consideration of erosion in the stilling basin could result in damage to a newly installed system. | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:22, 2 December 2022
The terminal end of an outlet works must be designed to resist erosion. Should the decision be made to rehabilitate a dam, lack of consideration of erosion in the stilling basin could result in damage to a newly installed system.
Types of Erosion
- Headcuts in stream can lead to failure
- Erosion that cuts into the toe of dam can cause embankment instability
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: 4689
Revision Date: 12/02/2022