This is a 4ft tall 9ft wide 150ft long single closed end (SCE) AquaDam used to isolate and de-water the shoreline for construction of a masonry wall in Savannah, Georgia.

The client sought an alternative to using sandbags, and AquaDams emerged as a viable solution. AquaDams can be easily positioned along the shoreline using a backhoe. Once water is pumped into the AquaDam, the unit will automatically unroll. To remove an AquaDam, simply drain the water until the dam becomes buoyant. It can then be effortlessly relocated to any desired location along the shoreline for removal.

This is the initial segment of the masonry wall, spanning 1,500 feet in total, which was constructed utilizing sandbags as a cofferdam. Despite the shallow water depths, the process of relocating sandbags proved to be labor-intensive. In order to adhere to budget constraints and expedite the construction of the remaining sections of the wall, the client sought a more efficient alternative, which was an AquaDam.

Constructing a sandbag cofferdam requires meticulous effort and attention to detail. Each sandbag must be carefully placed, a process that often results in muddy conditions due to foot traffic. The removal of the cofferdam is equally laborious, as each bag must be taken away individually. However, there is a more efficient and cleaner alternative available. By utilizing the easily accessible lake water, an AquaDam can be filled and deployed with ease. Once the project is finished, the water can be released back into the lake, leaving behind no mess or disruption. This method is not only quick and effective but also environmentally friendly. By using water to control water, we can achieve our goals with minimal impact on the surrounding ecosystem.