This article throws light upon the four main components of a spillway. The components are: 1. Control Structure 2. Conveyance Structure 3. Terminal Structure 4. Entrance and Exit Channels. Component # 1. Control Structure: The control structure of a spillway regulates and controls the outflows from the reservoir. It is usually located at the upstream end of the spillway, and [...]
This article throws light upon the eight most common types of spillways. The types are: 1. Free Over-Fall (Straight Drop) Spillway 2. Ogee (Overflow) Spillway 3. Side Channel Spillway 4. Chute (Open Channel or Trough) Spillway 5. Shaft (or Morning Glory) Spillway 6. Siphon Spillway 7. Cascade Spillway 8. Tunnel (Conduit) Spillway. Type # 1. Free Over-Fall Spillway: As the [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Types of Reservoirs 2. Planning of Reservoirs 3. Selection of Site. Types of Reservoirs: A reservoir can be either: (i) A storage or conservation reservoir, or (ii) A flood control reservoir. A storage reservoir stores excess water that flows in a river during the flood season for meeting different kinds of [...]