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spillway

/ˈspɪlweɪ/

noun
- 1. a passage for surplus water from a dam.
- ▪ a natural drainage channel cut by water from melting glaciers or ice fields.
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Spillway
Structure for controlled release of flows from a dam or levee
A spillway is a structure used to provide the controlled release of water downstream from a dam or levee, typically into the riverbed of the dammed river itself. In the United Kingdom, they may be known as overflow channels. Spillways ensure that water does not damage parts of the structure not designed to convey water. Wikipedia
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