Surcharge storage zone of a reservoir, is (A) Below dead storage (B) Between dead storage and useful storage (C) Above useful storage (D) Also known as valley storage

Surcharge storage zone of a reservoir, is 

(A) Below dead storage 

(B) Between dead storage and useful storage 

(C) Above useful storage 

(D) Also known as valley storage 

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(C) Above useful storage 

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