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The document discusses different types of spillways used in hydroelectric dams. It describes spillways as structures that provide a safe path for floodwaters to escape from a dam. There are controlled and uncontrolled spillways. Controlled spillways have gates that can raise and lower, while uncontrolled spillways do not. The main types of spillways discussed are ogee, chute, side channel, bell-mouth, and siphon spillways. Each type has a different design for how it directs or releases water downstream from the dam. Spillways are an important part of dams that protect other structures from damage caused by too much water.

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The document discusses different types of spillways used in hydroelectric dams. It describes spillways as structures that provide a safe path for floodwaters to escape from a dam. There are controlled and uncontrolled spillways. Controlled spillways have gates that can raise and lower, while uncontrolled spillways do not. The main types of spillways discussed are ogee, chute, side channel, bell-mouth, and siphon spillways. Each type has a different design for how it directs or releases water downstream from the dam. Spillways are an important part of dams that protect other structures from damage caused by too much water.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Student’s Name: JUDITH LLEGOS Section Code: HYAP 322


Program: ETEEAP-BSCE Subject: HYDRAULICE LEC/LAB/HYDROLOGY
Professor: Dr. Evangeline Constantino

Research Work 2: Illustrate and Discuss the Different Types of Spillways

A spillway is a structure constructed in a hydroelectric dam to provide a safe path for


floodwaters to escape to some downstream area. Generally, the area that the spillway is
released to is the river on which the hydroelectric dam was constructed. These spillways are an
important functional part of a hydroelectric facility. If there is too much water going through
the dam, elements like the turbines cannot function properly and can be damaged. Spillways
protect these other parts from damage or complications.

Every hydroelectric reservoir has a certain capacity or amount of water it can hold. If the
reservoir is already full but floodwaters enter the reservoir, the water level will increase and this
could result in the over-topping of the dam. Spillways are built to prevent this, as it allows
some water to be drawn from the top of the reservoir to make room for the new water. When a
reservoir is full, its water level will be equal to the height of the spillway. As soon as any
excess water enters the reservoir, water will immediately start flowing out through the spillway.

Spillways can be either controlled or uncontrolled, and they function differently depending on
their type. Controlled spillways are equipped with gates that can be raised or lowered.
Uncontrolled spillways do not have this gate. Regardless of what specific type of spillway is
used, they generally consist of a control structure to hold back water, a channel for water to
flow through, and a terminal structure.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPILLWAY

Ogee Spillway
This type of spillway is a part of the dam
itself, provided that the dam is tall enough.
This type of spillway directs water to the
water below the dam, releasing it on the
same level as the water below.

Ogee Spillway (Cidra Dam)

Chute Spillway
This type of spillway has a small
crest that water must flow over.
After moving over this crest, the
water is moved down through a
chute or trough to the downstream
side of the river. This type of
spillway can be close to the dam, or
some distance away where
conditions are better.

Chute spillway (Benmore Earth Dam)


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Side Channel Spillway


These spillways are located
upstream and to the side of the
dam. After flowing over a
control crest, water enters a
side channel and is carried to
the downstream side of the
dam by a chute. Occasionally
tunnels are used instead of a
chute.

Side-channel spillway

Bell-Mouth Spillway
When a dam is overflowing, water
moves into a spill-over area. In this area
there is a hole in the bottom of the
holding container, allowing water to fall
into the opening on all sides. This then
drains the water in an uncontrolled
manner.

Bell-mouth spillway (Erlauf-Stausee Lake)


COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Siphon Spillway
This type of spillway uses a height difference between the intake and the output area to create a
pressure difference that removes excess water. This type of spillway is able to discharge large
amounts of water.

Siphon spillway (Chopyeong Dam)

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