This view, looking upstream from the AquaDam®, highlights the substantial pool of impounded water formed behind the structure. Due to the flat gradient of the river in this location, a single AquaDam® is capable of impounding hundreds of thousands of gallons of water. This effective and efficient water storage solution showcases the AquaDam®’s suitability for temporary irrigation applications in low-slope river environments.

The closed end of the 4ft tall SCE AquaDam® was installed in direct contact with an existing concrete spillway, which served as an overflow structure to manage excess water during unexpected rainfall events. The spillway was equipped with vertical slots designed to accommodate stoplogs, allowing for adjustable control of discharge volumes. Despite the site-specific considerations, the 100-foot long AquaDam® was successfully installed in just two hours, demonstrating the efficiency and rapid deployment capabilities of the system.

For this project, a 4ft tall, 9ft wide (fully filled), 100ft long single closed end (SCE) AquaDam® was utilized to impound water for irrigation in Wentworth, NSW, Australia. At the time, Australia was experiencing a prolonged drought, resulting in unprecedentedly low river levels. In the accompanying photo, the fill tubes of the AquaDam®, located at the bottom of the image, are visibly filled with water. However, the structure should have been positioned higher on the bank. Due to this misplacement, the AquaDam® did not reach its maximum design height, limiting its effectiveness. Proper placement is essential to ensure optimal performance in water impoundment applications.