A check dam is a small, sometimes temporary, dam constructed across a swale, drainage ditch, or waterway to counteract erosion by reducing water flow velocity. [1] Check dams themselves …

Check dams are relatively small, temporary structures constructed within concentrated-flow areas such as swales, channels and ditches. Check dams are primarily an erosion and sediment …

A check dam is a small dam constructed across a drainage ditch, swale, or channel to lower the velocity of flow. Reduced runoff velocity reduces erosion and gullying in the channel and …

· Reinforced check dams should be used in areas subject to high flow velocities.

Discover how check dams regulate water flow, control erosion, and recharge groundwater. Explore their history, modern applications, and ecological benefits.

Feb 18, 2025 · Check dams are small, temporary barriers constructed across drainage ditches, swales, or other areas with concentrated flow. Their primary function is to reduce the velocity …

Check dams are temporary structures designed across drainage systems, ditches and swales to control stormwater runoff, prevent erosion, traps sediment, and prevent it from passing …

Jul 29, 2024 · Summary:A check dam is a linear structure constructed perpendicular to concentrated flows across the waterway to control erosion by reducing the velocity of the flow.

A check dam, also known as a ditch check, is a small, engineered structure placed across a ditch, channel, or swale to slow down water velocity, reduce erosion, and capture sediment.

A check dam is a small barrier or dam constructed across a swale, drainage ditch or other area of concentrated flow for the purpose of reducing channel erosion. Channel erosion is reduced …