Floodgate
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-011262
Gate preventing water to pass through a hole through a dam or a gap at the top of a dam. When the reservoir gets too full, the gates are opened to release some of the water.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-011262 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | EPA EV-Built Environments-Buildings, Building Materials, Construction |
Record as JSON
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"references": [
"EPA EV-Built Environments-Buildings, Building Materials, Construction"
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