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A tilting gate is a type of floodgate used in hydraulic engineering to control water flow. These gates consist of flaps hinged along their lower edges, allowing water to pass over the top when the gate is lowered.1

Floodgates are crucial safety features for dams, designed to release excess water through spillways. This prevents erosion that could lead to dam failure. Other types of gates include vertical-lift gates, which slide or roll, and radial gates, which are curved to better withstand water pressure. Rolling gates, often used on dam crests, are raised by rolling up an inclined pier.12

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