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structures functioned properly during each of these storms. Yes, there was normal damage, but nothing serious.” The State Conservationist says minor damage is expected during storms of great magnitude. He also explains that SCS regulations require inspections for damage and repair work immediately following severe storms.
Dams built under the SCS programs are designed to trap and hold sediment accumulations for approximately 100 years. The pools of water behind the dams are also designed to retain and slowly release floodwaters from average to heavy rainfall. When a severe storm occurs, particularly in a short duration, the rainfall causes the pool to build up higher than normal. However, the dams are designed so that an emergency release action takes place. This emergency spillway action diverts to extreme flow around the
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