The dam shown in the diagram at the right is constructed of a homogeneous clay material with a saturated hydraulic conductivity of 1x10 m/s. The top of the dam is paved, which prevents any vertical recharge into the dam. The water levels H₁ and H₂ are 4 m and 1 m, respectively. The width of the clay portion of the dam (the portion that controls water flow) is 5 m. Calculate the flux of water through the dam per unit length of the dam. H₁ CLAY H₂

The dam shown in the diagram at the right is constructed of a homogeneous clay material with a saturated hydraulic conductivity of 1x10 m/s. The top of the dam is paved, which prevents any vertical recharge into the dam. The water levels H₁ and H₂ are 4 m and 1 m, respectively. The width of the clay portion of the dam (the portion that controls water flow) is 5 m. Calculate the flux of water through the dam per unit length of the dam. H₁ CLAY H₂

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