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Howard in reply to @si_mon628

Christ, imagine if it suddenly failed. The pressure on it must be quite something

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skinny in reply to @Howard

I wouldn't think there is much pressure unless you're getting a strong flow. If it's still it'll be very low.

This briefly explains it simply.
https://theconstructor.org/water-resources/forces-acting-dam-structure/5251/?amp=1

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Jameo in reply to @skinny

I wouldn't think there is much pressure unless you're getting a strong flow. If it's still it'll be very low.

If the house is only 70m from the literal river Severn, then there could be a bit of flow!

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