Q5. Wave heights and their respective return periods are known for a 40 miles long reservoir. Owners of a downstream campsite will accept 25% risk that a protective wall will be over-topped by waves at least once in 20 years period. Determine the minimum height of the protective wall. Table 1: Wave height vs Return period for given reservoir site Wave Height (ft) : 10.0 8.5 7.4 5.0 3.5 Return Period (yr): 100 50 30 10 5

Q5. Wave heights and their respective return periods are known for a 40 miles long reservoir. Owners of a downstream campsite will accept 25% risk that a protective wall will be over-topped by waves at least once in 20 years period. Determine the minimum height of the protective wall. Table 1: Wave height vs Return period for given reservoir site Wave Height (ft) : 10.0 8.5 7.4 5.0 3.5 Return Period (yr): 100 50 30 10 5

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