spillway

• Estructura o canal diseñado para desviar el exceso de agua de una presa u otra barrera, evitando que el agua se desborde y cause daños a la construcción.

A channel or passage designed to carry surplus water from a dam or other barrier, preventing overflow and structural damage.

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   A constructed channel or passage that safely carries surplus water from a dam or reservoir to prevent overflow and structural damage.

   Aliviadero de presa

   • The engineers designed a concrete spillway to handle heavy rainfall.
   • Water rushed down the spillway after the reservoir reached capacity.
   • Regular inspections of the spillway are crucial for dam safety.