Which of the following spillway is least suitable to earthen dams? – McqOptions

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1.	Which of the following spillway is least suitable to earthen dams?
A.	Ogee spillway
B.	Chute spillway
C.	Side-channel spillways
D.	Shaft spillway
Answer» B. Chute spillway

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