spillway

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002587",
  "term": "spillway",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In hydrologic terms, a structure over or through which excess or flood flows are discharged. If the flow is controlled by gates, it is a controlled\nspillway, if the elevation of the spillway crest is the only control, it is an uncontrolled spillway.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/spillway/"
}