Check+Dams

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Small dam Temporary or permanent. Built across minor channel, swale, bioswale or ditch Lower speed of water flow during storm events Can be built with logs, stone or sandbags. Usually do not exceed 2 feet. A check dam is a small dam, which can be either temporary or permanent, built across a minor channel, swale, bioswale, or drainage ditch.

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A Check Damn is a small permanent/temporary dam, which is built above a small channel. It can be build with stones and logs. It is used to lower speed of water flow during rainy and stormy days.

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