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(8037) Flood control storage
The part of the active storage used specifically for flood control. Flood storage should not be confused with flood surcharge. It is storage capacity provided for in the reservoir to retain flood water in full or in part; water stored during floods is usually released as rapidly as downstream channel capacities permit.

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