A short, crisp overview of why proper gate selection matters: reliability, safety, cost, and lifecycle performance. Selecting the right water control gate is one of the most important engineering decisions in any hydraulic structure. Proper gate selection drives performance. When the wrong gate type is chosen, the result is usually the same: leakage, difficult operation, frequent maintenance, and avoidable cost over the life of the project. This white paper provides practical selection guidance to help engineers, owners, and project stakeholders consistently choose the right Waterman gate for each application.

This white paper is intended to be used as a common reference when evaluating and selecting Waterman’s water control equipment. The selection criteria discussed apply across the following product lines.

Download the white paper PDF here.