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free-board
The vertical distance between normal maximum operating level at a reservoir and the top of the dam, or between the design flood stage and the top of a levee. Adequate free-board is employed as a safety interval and provides protection against overtopping by wave action, debris, etc.
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- Industri / Domain: Cuaca
- Kategori: Meteorologi
- Company: AMS
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