An AquaDam was utilized to showcase the concept of "Water Controlling Water" on a floating dock in Germany.
AquaDams are delivered in a rolled-up form, similar to a carpet roll on a wooden beam. They are wrapped in a protective covering and include lifting ropes or straps for easy transportation.
This AquaDam was a single closed end (SCE) unit. In this photo we can see the fill-tubes have been tied up onto the stair case. To ensure proper installation and functionality of a SCE AquaDam, it is essential to have a starting bank that maintains a higher elevation than the body of the AquaDam. The open end and fill-tubes of the SCE AquaDam must remain elevated above the full height of the dam along its designated path. It is important to note that an AquaDam will only reach its maximum height at the lowest elevation point along its designated path.
The SCE AquaDam has been installed and is pretty much full now. Here we can see the closed end that is still rolled up on the wooden beam it was shipped on. The beam was tied up and secure to prevent it from moving during installation.
Looking at the open end which was also tied up to the staircase to keep it from moving during the demonstration.
This is the designated area that is to remain dry.
Looking at the AquaDam from the side that will be flooded with water.
Sandbags were strategically placed at the 90-degree corner and along the piping to prevent any potential seepage.
The AquaDam is up and ready to hold back some water.
Another view of the closed end of the SCE AquaDam after the unit was filled with water.
Observing the AquaDam installed on the "dry" side before flooding the floating dock.
The water level has already begun to rise and the AquaDam is doing a great job at holding it back.
Here we can see at least three workers standing around on the dry side, while there is about 2ft of water on the other side.
In this photo it is clear that the AquaDam has stopped the water from passing through.
Can you see the water depth difference from one side of the AquaDam to the other?
Wonderful job AquaDam!