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Critical Danger Zones at Dams

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Critical Danger Zones at Dams infographic

Critical Danger Zones at Dams infographic: A - Hazard area marked by buoy lines; B - Sudden water discharge from dam gates; C - Strong, unpredictable currents above and below dams; D - Sudden turbulent discharges from automatically operated power house generators.; E - Deceiving reverse currents below spillways.; F - Slippery surfaces on dam structures and shorelines.; G - Submerged hazards above and below dams.; H - Open spillways which may not be visible from above the dam. ; I - Debris passing over or through the dam.; J - Ice that forms near a dam is often thin and unsafe.