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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Emergency spillway Emergency spillway The term 'Emergency spillway' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A spillway which provides for additional safety should emergencies not contemplated by normal design assumptions be encountered, i.e., inoperable outlet works, spillway gates, or spillway structure problems. The crest is usually set at maximum water surface. A spillway that is designed to provide additional protection against overtopping of a dam and is intended for use under extreme conditions such as misoperation or malfunction of the service spillway or other emergency conditions'. Previous 5 Terms: Emergency Program Emergency program manager Emergency reserve fund Emergency Room (Hospital) Emergency Services Next 5 Terms: Emergency Video Description Emergency Wetlands Reserve Program (EWRP) emergent coast Emerging Flux Region (EFR) Emerging Markets Program About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.