What number of major defects does the ogee fall have?

What number of major defects does the ogee fall have? Correct Answer 2

Ogee fall has two major defects. Heavy drawdown occurs on the upstream side, which results in lower depths, higher velocities and bed erosion. The kinetic energy of the flow will not be dissipated due to smooth transition, causing erosion on downstream bed and banks.

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