sec.371What is a flood event

### sec.371 What is a flood event A flood event , for a dam, is a circumstance in relation to which— there is a reasonable likelihood that the level of the water surface of the dam may exceed its full supply level; and if the level of the water surface were to exceed the full supply level, it would be reasonable to release the excess water only by opening the gates of the dam. s 371 sub 2012 No. 29 s 29 - (a) there is a reasonable likelihood that the level of the water surface of the dam may exceed its full supply level; and - (b) if the level of the water surface were to exceed the full supply level, it would be reasonable to release the excess water only by opening the gates of the dam.