Practice mode Water Management

What is the flood that could occur in a basin under the worst possible meteorological and hydrological conditions called?

Correct answer D. Maximum probable flood

Explanation

The maximum probable flood is the largest flood reasonably possible from the most severe combination of storm and catchment conditions, used to design spillways of large dams.

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