Hydraulic structures are engineered to safely manage floodwaters. What is the term for floods that match the design flood magnitude over the project's expected lifespan?

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Published
29 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The term 'Probable flood' refers to the flood magnitude that a hydraulic structure is designed to safely handle during its intended lifespan. Other options like high, ordinary, or low floods do not specifically denote this design flood level.

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