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Debris Clogging Intake Structure can lead to Overtopping

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Message: Make sure trash racks are properly designed (so they don’t need constant attention).


Debris clogged the drop inlet intake structure of this remote Lincoln County, MT dam, which resulted in overtopping of the dam and near failure.

  • This Montana dam is shown overtopping

    This Montana dam is shown overtopping

  • What was the cause? The drop inlet structure clogged with debris.

    What was the cause? The drop inlet structure clogged with debris.


Revision ID: 1226
Revision Date: 06/22/2022

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