Spillway for Gavins Point Dam, Missouri River, Nebraska: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Abstract

Hydraulic performance of the Gavins Point spillway was studied in a 1:60-scale model. Test results demonstrated the need for a dike at the left abutment of the spillway to improve flow conditions, and verified the adequacy of the spillway weir and stilling basin. The only change effected in the stilling basin was the reduction of end sill height from 14 ft to 9 ft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1955
Accession Number
ADA637659

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  • Dams
  • Embankments
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  • Flood Control
  • Gates
  • Hydraulic Models
  • Measurement
  • Missouri
  • Missouri River
  • Model Tests
  • Models
  • Nebraska
  • Rivers
  • Sea Level
  • Spillways
  • Standing Waves
  • Stilling Basins

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