🎥 New Video: How Dam Spillways Work (Animation Included)
We just published a detailed video on our YouTube channel that explains how spillways work in hydropower dams.
This is perfect for students, engineers, and anyone interested in learning how excess water is managed safely in a dam system.
Below, you can watch the animation and read a clear explanation of the key concepts shown in the video.
📌 Watch the Video Below:
👉 Hydropower Spillway Animation – How Spillways Work
🔎 What You Will Learn in This Video
In this video you’ll discover:
✔ What a spillway is
✔ Why spillways are essential in dam safety
✔ Different types of spillways
✔ How water flows through a spillway
✔ Real examples from hydropower projects
Feel free to watch and pause the video to understand each section in detail.
🧠 Key Concepts Explained (Short Summary)
1️⃣ What is a Spillway?
A spillway is a structure that allows water to move safely from the reservoir over or around a dam without damaging it.
2️⃣ Why Are Spillways Important?
During heavy rain or floods, a dam reservoir can rise. Spillways direct excess water away, protecting the dam and downstream areas.
3️⃣ Types of Spillways
Overflow Spillways
Controlled Spillways (with gates)
Side Channel Spillways
These are explained visually in the video.