Practice mode Water Management

Hydraulic structures are designed to pass floods safely. What is the flood of design magnitude expected during the project’s life called?

Correct answer D. Probable flood

Explanation

The probable flood is the flood magnitude expected to occur within the design life of a structure, worked out from hydrological records and used to size spillways and waterways.

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