Spillways

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:dam
gptkbp:builtBy gptkb:rock
concrete
earth
gptkbp:canBe uncontrolled
controlled
gptkbp:designed_to_handle flood events
gptkbp:foundIn dams
reservoirs
levees
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spillways
gptkbp:importantFor dam safety
flood management
gptkbp:introducedIn ancient civilizations
gptkbp:mayInclude energy dissipation structures
flip buckets
stilling basins
gptkbp:prevention flooding
overtopping of dams
gptkbp:regulates gates
gptkbp:requires hydraulic engineering design
gptkbp:type gated spillway
bell-mouth spillway
chute spillway
labyrinth spillway
shaft spillway
side channel spillway
siphon spillway
ungated spillway
gptkbp:usedFor controlling water flow
releasing excess water
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:dam
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5