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Erosion/Energy Dissipation

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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.


Types of Erosion


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Revision Date: 06/23/2022

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