Practice Economic Height Of Dam (5.5) - Dams & Spillways - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
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Economic Height of Dam

Practice - Economic Height of Dam

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define economic height in the context of dam construction.

💡 Hint: Think about the balance of costs and benefits.

Question 2 Easy

What factors are considered in cost-benefit analyses?

💡 Hint: Consider what is affected by building a dam.

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Question 1

What is the economic height of a dam?

The height that maximizes environmental impact
The height that provides maximum economic benefit
The height that minimizes construction costs

💡 Hint: Focus on the balancing nature of the economic height.

Question 2

True or False: The higher the dam, the better the return on investment.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the costs associated with significant height.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with determining the optimal height for a dam in a region prone to flooding. Describe the considerations you would take into account.

💡 Hint: Think about both short-term and long-term effects.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the effects of minimum height restrictions on dam construction in a populated area.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between legal requirements and economic feasibility.

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