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Upstream slope

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002935

The part of the dam which is in contact with the reservoir water. On earthen dams, this slope must be protected from the erosive
action of waves by rock riprap or concrete.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-002935
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
ReferencesNWS Glossary
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002935",
  "term": "Upstream slope",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "term_source": "Upstream Slope",
  "definition": "The part of the dam which is in contact with the reservoir water. On earthen dams, this slope must be protected from the erosive\naction of waves by rock riprap or concrete.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/upstream-slope/"
}

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