ExpertGlossary

• A structural or geologic feature or an equipment item whose failure under the particular loading condition or set of circumstances being considered would create a dam safety deficiency. An equipment item or procedure required for safe operation of the dam or reservoir.
  
  Bureau of Reclamation - Cite This Source - This Definition
• Browse Related Terms: arid, BSC, Dam safety deficiency, Deficiency Verification Analysis (DVA), DVA, FS, Modification Decision Analysis (MDA), Overall safety of dams classification, Potential dam safety deficiency, Safety evaluation flood (SEF)

Also listed in:

• All > Science > Biotechnology and Genetics > Food Biotechnology