If your tank ball or floater is not installed correctly, it could cause the flush valve to stay open. Unfortunately, this problem is not always easy to locate. There is rarely any sound associated with this type of toilet leak as it is an internal problem.
Caption Floodwaters pour over Texas dam. Water is seen flowing over the top of a dam at Padera Lake near Midlothian early Wednesday morning following days of heavy rain. Water is seen flowing over the top of a dam at Padera Lake near Midlothian early Wednesday morning following days of heavy rain.
The top or crest of the dam should be a minimum of 10 feet wide (preferably 15 feet) to accommodate road traffic and minimize the potential for erosion. The crest elevation should be a minimum of three feet above the Full Supply Level (FSL) of the reservoir.