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Deposition of sediments in the reservoir is problematic as it reduces the reservoir’s potential storage capacity. These accumulated sediments can be removed in a variety of ways including sluicing through the bottom outlet of the dam (if one exists) and dredging.  
Deposition of sediments in the reservoir is problematic as it reduces the reservoir’s potential storage capacity. These accumulated sediments can be removed in a variety of ways including sluicing through the bottom outlet of the dam (if one exists) and dredging.  



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Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in the United States by water capacity. (National Parks Service)

Deposition of sediments in the reservoir is problematic as it reduces the reservoir’s potential storage capacity. These accumulated sediments can be removed in a variety of ways including sluicing through the bottom outlet of the dam (if one exists) and dredging.

“Existing reservoirs are routinely surveyed to determine sediment deposition and resulting loss of storage”.[1]

Examples

Best Practices Resources

EM 1110-2-1420 Hydrologic Engineering Requirements for Reservoirs

Trainings


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Revision ID: 2695
Revision Date: 09/09/2022