WebLog Journal of Earth Science

The management of large-scale dam systems requires the integration of hydraulic control and downstream geotechnical stability. This study evaluates the emergency discharge operations at the Euphrates Dam during the May 2026 high-flow event, where discharge rates reached 800–1000 m³/s following reservoir storage levels exceeding 97%. Using the Manning equation for open channel flow and shear stress analysis (τ = γyS), this research assesses the hydraulic performance and the resulting erosion…