At some point I will have many small dams with waterfalls and hopefully increase the water in the "sponge" along the streams. At some point I hope to dig out an old beaver dam and enlarge it for fish etc.

economical site is one that requires the smallest dam to impound the largest volume of water. An adequate amount of soil for dam construction must be on site or very near. An ideal location would be a natural low area or wide draw, narrowing on the downhill side. The area to be flooded should be as flat and wide as possible to obtain the

2004年11月2日 · A small creek runs through my property and I'd like to erect a dam to create a small pond behind my house. The creek is permanent and has small fish. The pond would be about 8 ft wide by 15 ft and maybe 2 1/2 ft deep. The purpose is aesthetics, to add some babbling sound, and promote wildlife.

2014年5月1日 · Construct a dam across a narrow section of a steep valley in a location where the slope allows you to flood a large area. Avoid locations with flowing creeks or streams, as they flush the pond and make managing water chemistry difficult.

2020年7月3日 · It was formed by damming the creek bed that flows through a small valley. The creek long ago breached the dam. I have been clearing all the brush off the old dam and built a small bridge to span the breach, but I've been thinking about …

2022年11月19日 · Building a small concrete dam is not difficult and can be done by almost anyone with some basic construction and carpentry skills. This article will show you how to build your own small concrete dam, from start to finish. A concrete dam is a man-made structure that creates a pool of water behind it.

2017年7月21日 · Building your dam with rocks in a creek is quite simple; however, it is a little harder to make the dam so that it won't crumble in a matter of weeks. It's all about using your materials wisely with proper placement and a proper order.

2023年10月25日 · Building a small dam can be an excellent project if you have a small stream or creek running through your property. Not only will it create a picturesque water feature, but it can also be useful for providing irrigation, water storage, or supporting wildlife. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of building a small dam.

2012年4月16日 · I have a all season creek that runs beside my property and want to dam it up just to make a small little pond. It will be mostly a frog pond and it will be for aesthetic reasons. It will be too small for anything else. I have contacted fema and the dnr and they gave me the go ahead. What is the best way to dam it up?

My plan is to place a ~60 ft long by 10 ft tall dam across a constriction in the valley, impounding a 250,000 gallons or so. My goal is to build a stock pond, but also to provide water storage for my home hydroelectric system. (net head: 52 PSI). So I could use some advice!