Differentiate between weir and barrage
Weir
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Barrage
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Initial cost of weir is low
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Initial cost of barrage is high.
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Area of submergence is more due to large afflux.
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Area of submergence less due to less afflux
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Due to crest there is problem of silting
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There is good control over silt entry into canal.
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The raising and lowering of shutter is not convenient it requires more time and labour as it is done manually.
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The raising and lowering of gate is convenient as it can be operated mechanically
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The control over flood is not possible.
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There is good control over flood situation.
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It is difficult to inspect and repair.
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These provide better facilities for inspection and repair of various structures
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Roadway is not possible across river
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Road way can be provided across the river
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Storage of water is done by crest and very little by or nil portion of water is by gate
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In barrage most of water storage is done by shutter and very less or nil portion of water is by crest
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