
Job site prior to installation of the AquaDam.

A path where the AquaDam will lay must be cleared of any unwanted obstructions (rocks, sticks, glass, metal, ect...) and aquatic life must typically be diverted or moved as well.

AquaDam being lowered into the water to be installed.


AquaDam being secured to the starting bank and getting hoses connecting to the AquaDam and two Honda 3” WB30XT pumps.



The desired position of the AquaDam has been determined to go around large vegetated mass in water.

AquaDam starting point and bank. Notice that the unit has ropes from the starting point of the AquaDam going up the hillside. The ropes are tied/anchored to metal and concrete posts that are along the bike trail.

AquaDam’s closed end that is tied off to anchors (trees) up the hillside.

Photo looking downstream of the culvert (from contractor) showing the de-watered work area.

Another photo (from contractor) showing the de-watered work area and secured starting point.
Culvert Repair, American River, 8ft tall 13ft wide (fully filled) 100ft long single closed end (SCE) AquaDam with no connection collar.