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Dam-Break Peak Breach Outflow & Failure Duration Calculator (Froehlich)

Easily calculate and compute dam-break peak breach outflow & failure duration calculator (froehlich) with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Water volume stored above breach invert.

Depth of water above the final breach bottom.

Dam breach initiation mode.

Calculated Result
4,950 m³/s

Peak Breach Outflow

Peak Breach Outflow

4,950 m³/s

Peak Breach Discharge M3 S

4950

Breach Formation Time Hours

3.26

Breach Formation Time Minutes

195

Estimated Average Breach Width Meters

61

4,950 — m³/s

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaEstimates peak catastrophic dam breach discharge rate and breach development duration based on Froehlich empirical field regression.t_f = 0.0177 \cdot \frac{V_w^{0.364}}{h_w^{0.24}} \text{ hours}

Dam-Break Breach Peak Outflow Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.01.2k2.5k3.7k5.0kPeak Breach Outflow

What Is the Dam-Break Peak Breach Outflow & Failure Duration Calculator (Froehlich)?

This tool computes dam-break peak breach outflow & failure duration calculator (froehlich) with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Dam-Break Peak Breach Outflow & Failure Duration Calculator (Froehlich) Work?

Estimates peak catastrophic dam breach discharge rate and breach development duration based on Froehlich empirical field regression.

Dam-Break Peak Breach Outflow & Failure Duration Calculator (Froehlich) Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

tf=0.0177⋅Vw0.364hw0.24 hourst_f = 0.0177 \cdot \frac{V_w^{0.364}}{h_w^{0.24}} \text{ hours}

Estimates peak catastrophic dam breach discharge rate and breach development duration based on Froehlich empirical field regression.

How to Use the Dam-Break Peak Breach Outflow & Failure Duration Calculator (Froehlich)

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Dam-Break Peak Breach Outflow & Failure Duration Calculator (Froehlich) Example

Input Values:

reservoirVolumeMillionM3:15.0
heightWaterAboveBreachM:28.0
failureMode:overtopping
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required m³/s.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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