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Use a Limit Nut on Gates

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Message: Use a limit nut on gates to prevent over extension or over tightening.

Over tightening of the gate in this Montana Dam caused the stem to bend, making the gate inoperable. The result was a total loss of reservoir contents.


Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.
Revision ID: 4688
Revision Date: 12/02/2022