International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage Commission Interationale des Irrigation et du Drainage
2526. Gate chamber of sluice well : A structure located within the abutment main body of the dam or the dam embankment where the regulating gates or emergency gates are installed. The lower portion of the chamber provides an anchorage for the gates and liner while the upper portion furnishes a working space for the removal of the gate leaf and other parts for repair or for installation of necessary control mechanisms. The gate chamber is usually located upstream of the axis of the dam. | ||