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Rubber dams are inflatable, cylindrical dams placed across channels that act as a weir or dam to raise the upstream water level when the structure is inflated. They are typically made of a rubberized fabric membrane. Stainless steel mesh or ceramic chips can be embedded in the membrane to hinder vandalism. They can be filled with water, air, or both. Rubber dams are normally used to temporarily increase storage at existing dams, divert water for irrigation, provide flood control, or provide a reservoir for recreation. | Rubber dams are inflatable, cylindrical dams placed across channels that act as a weir or dam to raise the upstream water level when the structure is inflated. They are typically made of a rubberized fabric membrane. Stainless steel mesh or ceramic chips can be embedded in the membrane to hinder vandalism. They can be filled with water, air, or both. Rubber dams are normally used to temporarily increase storage at existing dams, divert water for irrigation, provide flood control, or provide a reservoir for recreation. | ||
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{{Document Icon}} [[Engineering Guidelines for the Evaluation of Hydropower Projects: Chapter 10- Other Dams, Engineering Guidelines for the Evaluation of Hydropower Projects: Chapter 10- Other Dams (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 1997)]] | |||
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Rubber dams are inflatable, cylindrical dams placed across channels that act as a weir or dam to raise the upstream water level when the structure is inflated. They are typically made of a rubberized fabric membrane. Stainless steel mesh or ceramic chips can be embedded in the membrane to hinder vandalism. They can be filled with water, air, or both. Rubber dams are normally used to temporarily increase storage at existing dams, divert water for irrigation, provide flood control, or provide a reservoir for recreation.
Best Practices Resources
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Revision Date: 09/16/2022