What Happens If Dam Gates Stay Closed Too Long? 🏞️⚠️

What Happens If Dam Gates Stay Closed Too Long? 🏞️⚠️

It’s not just “stuck shut” — it’s a ticking time bomb.
When sluice gates stay closed for years, sediment, silt, and debris pile up and harden like concrete, locking the gates in place. This blocks water flow, cuts storage capacity, and cranks up dangerous pressure on the dam’s structure.

In extreme cases, workers have to drill through rock-hard sediment just to get the water moving again. The result? Costly repairs, massive delays, and potentially catastrophic failures.

One small routine — opening the gates now and then — can save millions and prevent disaster. 🌊💥 Would you risk leaving them shut? #Milopax

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