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Emergency Spillway: Length of Level Section
Gentlemen: What I have found (and been taught in school and various seminars) is a 25' minimum. 30 is even better. FYI: The flat inlet channel also exists to reduce the velocity & therefore, the energy of the flow. Thanks, men.- sonicyouth
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- Forum: Storm/Flood engineering
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Emergency Spillway: Length of Level Section
Hello All. I'm getting some static from a new reviewer at our local Conservation District about this. He wants ONLY a 4' long level section. This, btw, is less tha what's required (6' min.) for embankment width. We refuse to go any shorter than 25' (site permitting) as the USSCS requires...- sonicyouth
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