What Creates the Giant Whirlpool at Dam Overflows?

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The discussion centers around a giant standpipe type overflow from a dam, with participants engaging in light-hearted banter about a typo in the thread title. The initial title, "Coll Hole in the Water," is corrected to "Cool Hole in the Water," enhancing the clarity of the topic. The conversation remains focused on the overflow feature, with no significant technical details or concerns raised about the dam itself. The interaction highlights community engagement and the importance of clear communication in forum discussions.
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Giant standpipe type overflow from a dam.

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Thread title: "Here's a Coll Hole in the Water!"

@BillTre, Did you mean cool hole in the water?
I don't believe "coll" is a word in English, but "col" is.

If "coll" is a typo, I can fix it...
 
Mark44 said:
@BillTre, Did you mean cool hole in the water?
Yes, I did mean cool.
Please fix it!
 
Thanks.
Looks even cooler now!
 

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