CHECK DAMS

INTRODUCTION

Check dam is a type of low weir, normally constructed across the gullies. These can include productive dams for creating farmlands, flood control dams for preventing flood water and intercepting sediments, water-storage dams for irrigation, rock check dams for stabilizing vegetation or reducing bed gradient and gully check dams for controlling gully development. A check dam are commonly constructed from stone, sandbags gravel bags, or masonry.

TYPES OF CHECK DAMS CONSTRUCTED

These structures are commonly constructed using stone, gravel bags, sandbags or masonry, etc. Check dams include the following:

  • Productive dams for creating farmlands, made in the farmlands.
  • Flood control dams for preventing floodwater and intercepting sediments,
  • Water-storage dams for irrigation,
  • Rock check dams for stabilizing vegetation or reducing bed gradient.
  • Gully check dams for controlling gully development.

7,500 acres of land will recover byConstruction of 3000 check dams.

TARGETED IMPACTS

  • A total of 3000 Check Dams will help to convert 7500 acres of land under cultivation.
  • More than 15000 people will engage in permanent agricultural activities.
  • Temporary employment of 24000 labor will be provided during the construction of these water reservoirs.
  • Groundwater table will rise and be available to the local population.

TARGETED IMPACTS

  • A Check dam is a weir to intercept flash floods & sediments and store water for irrigation and drinking purpose.
  • A total of 3000 Check Dams will help to convert 7500 acres of land under cultivation.
  • More than 15000 people will engage in permanent agricultural activities.
  • Temporary employment of 24000 labor will be provided during the construction of these water reservoirs.
  • Groundwater table will rise and be available to the local population.