American Erosion Control

Dam Repair

Nature is a force to be reckoned with. Water can erode and damage even the strongest of metals and materials. Damage to a dam happens over time leading to numerous problems. Most dams experience seepage or settlement issues later on in their life. Our professional team at American Erosion Control can fix and address any issues you have.

 

Seepage is a common issue dams go through. It can occur in numerous ways: under, through, or even around the dam. Even though the amount of seepage may seem negligible, the consequences aren’t. The damage can be substantial if not identified and repaired quickly. This can lead to weaker structures and foundations.

Settlement occurs when root formations are solidified under the force and weight of the water and dam. Cracking of concrete dams and levels of fragility within earthen dams are results of differential movement. These are important structural issues that need attention and care.

No matter what the dam is built out of, our team of professionals at American Erosion Control can identify and repair any problems you may have. American Erosion Control has the experience, equipment, and knowledge to ensure satisfaction.

Examples of Routine Detention Pond Maintenance

• Inspections
• Tree and vegetation removal: brush cutting and removal of tree debris
• Trash debris removal
• Installation of Rock/Stone or Rip Rap
• Installation of custom built trash racks
• Mechanical Equipment Check inspection of and valves, pumps, fences etc.
• Inspection of pipes and structures for proper function

Examples of Non-Routine Detention Pond Maintenance

• Bank erosion and stabilization
• Silt removal
• Pipe replacement
• Structure replacement
• Rebuilding of walls in ponds due to structural malfunctions

Why Some Ponds Fail…

Poor maintenance is the leading causes of pond failure. A poorly maintained detention pond can lead to unpleasant odors, nuisance insects rodents, and becomes an unsafe area.

Detention ponds can fail for several reasons such as:

  • Poor vegetation maintenance such as out of control weed growth or too little mowing
  • Clogged inlets or outlet resulting from trash and debris, and sediment accumulation
  • The excess build up of silt
  • Failed side slopes of the embankment (Erosion)
  • Inadequate access to the pond which complicates routine maintenance activities.

Definitions:

Dry Detention Pond – A pond designed to temporarily detain stormwater runoff and to release it over a period of time, generally no more than 72 hours, designed to NOT have a significant permanent pool of water

Emergency Spillway – Conveyance feature of a detention pond to discharge excess stormwater flows to maintain the integrity of the pond structure during substantial runoff events.

Orifice – A controlled opening on the outlet structure through which stormwater is discharged from the pond.

Outlet – A structure that controls the rate of release from the pond, the water depth in the pond, and storage volume of the pond.

 OCS – Outlet Control Structure

Regional Pond – A pond designed to capture stormwater runoff from a large regional area.

Rip Rap – Rock material, generally larger than 4″ in diameter, typically used to stabilize channels that convey stormwater.

Riser – A vertical pipe which can function as the outlet structure of a pond. One or more openings are located in the riser to control the flow out of a pond.

Trash Rack – A structural feature of the outlet that prevents large trash and debris from clogging or blocking the outlet.

Water Quality Pond – A detention pond with an orifice sized to allow time for settling and filtering of pollutants before the runoff is discharged from the pond.

Wet Detention Pond – A pond designed to have a permanent pool of water after a storm event.

Other services provided by American Erosion Control:

  • Site Development
  • Demolition
  • Grading/Hauling
  • Erosion Control

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American Erosion Control

739 Loganville Highway

Winder, Ga. 30680