Pond Dam Erosion Control
The erosion around a pond from a dam or spillway causes solids such as soil and debris to get into the water. The pond's quality drops drastically, especially if the erosion adds chemicals, sewage, or other unwanted substances to the water. Does this Spark an idea?
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Cause
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Erosion occurs when rain or flowing water moves soil particles down the hill and into the water. Sometimes erosion occurs when the top of the dam gets use as a road, causing soil to flow down the sides of the dam and into the water. Livestock may also cause erosion through the paths they make to get to pond water.
Coverings
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Permanent varieties of grass help prevent erosion around the pond when planted on any bare soil. The layer of grass helps reduce the speed of the water running into the pond, helping the soil stay intact instead of falling into the water. A thick layer of stone also helps lessen erosion, especially when used on dam roads.
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Other Methods
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Another method of erosion control is using diversions, such as ditches and pipes, to keep water from areas where high erosion occurs. Keeping livestock off embankments around a dam also helps stop the flow of soil into the water.
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