Minimum Possible Height in Dams and Reservoirs Formulas

Minimum possible height of gravity dams can be classified with respect to their structural height: Low, up to 100 feet. Medium high, between 100 and 300 feet. High, over 300 feet. And is denoted by H_min. Minimum Possible Height is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Minimum Possible Height is always positive.

Formulas to find Minimum Possible Height in Dams and Reservoirs

fxMaximum Height in Elementary Profile without Exceeding Allowable Compressive Stress of DamGo

List of variables in Dams and Reservoirs formulas

fx Allowable Compressive Stress of Dam Material Go

fx Unit Weight of Water Go

fx Specific Gravity of Dam Material Go

fx Seepage Coefficient at Base of Dam Go

FAQ

What is the Minimum Possible Height?

Minimum possible height of gravity dams can be classified with respect to their structural height: Low, up to 100 feet. Medium high, between 100 and 300 feet. High, over 300 feet. Minimum Possible Height is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Minimum Possible Height is always positive.

Can the Minimum Possible Height be negative?

No, the Minimum Possible Height, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Minimum Possible Height?

Minimum Possible Height is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Minimum Possible Height can be measured.

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