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The document discusses different types of spillways used in dams including: 1. Free over fall/straight drop spillways which allow water to drop freely over the crest. 2. Ogee or overflow spillways which have an S-shaped crest and are often part of the main dam structure. 3. Chute spillways which lower water levels gradually and are commonly used with earth dams. It also provides information on designing spillways such as calculating design head, accounting for end contractions, and determining downst

Author

Benson Nkya

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EN