Question: The dam illustrated in Figure 1 - 2 is 2 7 - ft high. During a flood, water flows over the top of the dam.

The dam illustrated in Figure 1-2 is 27-ft high. During a flood, water flows over
the top of the dam. Upstream of the dam the water is 33-ft deep and flows at a
uniform velocity of 8fts. Downstream of the dam the flow is 7- ft deep. Estimate
the force on the dam per foot of length of the dam.
Figure 1-2. Flooded Dam Schematic.
The dam illustrated in Figure 1 - 2 is 2 7 - ft

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