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What is a rock dam?

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Answered by safiyabhanu786
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Rock Check Dam. Definition: Small barriers or dams constructed of stone, bagged sand or gravel, or other durable material across a drainage way.

Definition

A rock embankment constructed across a drainageway or other suitable location to create a temporary basin for collecting sediment.

Purpose

To trap sediment on the construction site and prevent off-site sedimentation. Useful where earth fill material is not readily available.

Where Practice Applies

Where a temporary measure is needed to retain sediment from a construction area -but not in a natural stream.

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Answered by manojpia143
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A dam built mainly of rocks of various sizes fitted compactly together

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