Spillway for Folsom Dam, American River, California: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Abstract

The spillway for Folsom Dam, flow over which will be controlled by eight gates, was studied concurrently on two almost identical 1:80-scale models. Two models were necessary because of the urgent need for a decision as to the type energy dissipator to use at the toe of the spillway. A flip-bucket type energy dissipator was investigated on one model while a conventional type stilling basin was tested on the other.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1953
Accession Number
ADA637619

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  • California
  • Construction
  • Dams
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  • Flood Control
  • Floodgates
  • Floods
  • Gates
  • Groins (Structures)
  • Hydraulic Models
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Sheet Metal
  • Spillways
  • Stilling Basins

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