Message: Dual chamber with an internal weir have many advantages for low head remote dams with limited need to make releases. If releases are needed, best to include a gate
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This dual chamber wet tower was installed on this remote Powell County, Montana reservoir, to provide a consistent reservoir level for duck habitat. Flash boards could be removed as needed to increase irrigation releases late in the season.
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Leakage along the sides of the internal divider flashboards was difficult to control. The dam operators found the flashboards difficult to remove when needed.
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The system was modified later with the addition of a slide gate.
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Slide gate inside tower - downstream side
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Slide gate inside tower - upstream side
Revision ID: 1504
Revision Date: 06/24/2022