Definition of Overflow spillway (ogee spillway)

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Overflow spillway (ogee spillway)

The term 'Overflow spillway (ogee spillway)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A spillway that has a control weir that is ogee-shaped (S-shaped) in profile. A spillway on a dam that functions like a dam, but allows water to safely flow over it'.

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