 above the maximum water surface, to prevent the dam from being overtopped by waves. Factors influencing wave height and wave ride-up, including maximum wind velocity, direction and duration, offshore reservoir  Trenton Dam: Constructed 1949-1953 - Page 25by United States. Bureau of Reclamation - 1957 - 106 pagesFull view - About this book
 | United States. Bureau of Reclamation - Dams - 1963 - 250 pages
...prevent erosion of the abutment in this area. (e) Crest Details.--A freeboard of 5. 6 feet is provided above the maximum water surface to prevent the dam...velocity, direction and duration, offshore reservoir depths, slope of dam and shore, and the nature of the surface protection, were considered in selection... | |
 | United States. Bureau of Reclamation - Twin Buttes Dam - 1964 - 258 pages
...characteristics, long life, and resistance to breakage. (e) Crest Details.--A freeboard of 6. 0 feet is provided above the maximum water surface to prevent the dam...velocity, direction and duration, offshore reservoir depths, slope of dam and shore, and the nature of the surface protection, were considered in selection... | |
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