Practice mode Water Management

What is a weir called whose own weight balances the uplift pressure from water seeping beneath its floor?

Correct answer B. Gravity weir

Explanation

In a gravity weir, the floor is made thick and heavy enough for its own weight to resist the uplift pressure of the seepage water beneath it.

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