spillway
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thumb|280px|upright|Chute spillway of Llyn Brianne dam in [[Wales]]
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- Types
- Open channel spillway
- Chute spillway
- Stepped spillway
- Bell-mouth spillway {{anchor|glory|plug}}
- Siphon spillway
- Other types
- Design considerations
- Energy dissipation
- Safety
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|280px|upright|Chute spillway of Llyn Brianne dam in [[Wales]]
A spillway is a structure used to provide the controlled release of water from a dam or levee, typically downstream into the dammed river. In the United Kingdom, it may be known as an overflow channel. A spillway ensures that water does not damage parts of the structure not designed to convey water.
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