Dam investigation will look at gate operations
July 29, 2010

The Des Moines Register is reporting that the investigation into the failure of the Lake Delhi dam will include questions about whether the gates embedded in the dam were working correctly. Many dams use sluice gates and radial gates to manage the upstream and downstream water levels, as well as to manage hydraulic balance on the dam itself. Proper gate design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance all are required to ensure that a dam functions correctly. Damage caused to the backup crest gates at Saylorville Lake this summer means that repairs will be necessary to bring the reservoir to its full capacity.

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