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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Crest Crest The term 'Crest' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Highest point in a wave. In hydrologic terms, (1) The highest stage or level of a flood wave as it passes a point. (2) The top of a dam, dike, spillway, or weir, to which water must rise before passing over the structure. '. The term 'Crest' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The top surface of the dam. A roadway may be constructed across the crest to permit vehicular traffic or facilitate operation, maintenance, and examination of the dam. Also, the high point of the spillway control section'. Previous 5 Terms: crenulate crepuscular Crepuscular Rays CRES crescograph Next 5 Terms: Crest elevation (crest of dam, top of dam, dam crest) Crest Gage Crest gate (spillway gate) Crest length (length of dam) Crest structure About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.