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spillway [′spil‚wā] (civil engineering) A passage in or about a dam or other hydraulic structure for escape of surplus water. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Weirs and spillways along its length regulate water flow and there are a total of 21 small locks. Department of Public Works spokesman Ken Pellman said eight dams in the county - including Big Tujunga, Pacoima and San Gabriel - were full and that water was flowing over the spillways. The locations and altitudes of spillways largely determined the depth of the lake, Leverington explains. |
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