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Revision as of 17:16, 23 June 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
Revision ID: 1279
Revision Date: 06/23/2022