
Spillway
Engineering Term
Spillway is often used in civil engineering when discussing water management structures.

Engineers inspected the dam's spillway to ensure it would handle the forecasted rain.
Flood Prevention
The term can imply safety measures against potential floods due to overflow.

Thanks to the spillway, the nearby village remained safe despite heavy rainfall.
Overflow Management
Refers to the method by which excess water is diverted to prevent overflowing of dams or rivers.

After upgrading the spillway, the reservoir could handle much more water.
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