Earth dams
Earth dams are affordable, require minimal maintenance and are more resilient than rigid concrete and masonry structures.
Take the hassle out of trying to DIY your own earth dam. The experts at LT Earth Movers will take care of the entire dam-building process for you.
Choosing an experienced dam builder reduces the chance of problems occurring during and after the building of your dam.
Building a farm dam is not merely a case of digging a hole and waiting for it to fill with water. Many farm dams fail because they were not planned or built properly – don’t let this happen to you! With years of experience working with farmers, LT Earth Movers understand the best practices when it comes to creating resilient, low-maintenance earth dams.
Since the earliest times, earth dams have been used to impound and divert water. Nowadays, modern methods have significantly increased the lifespan and safety of these structures.
Earth dams are the most common type of dam found worldwide for many reasons:
- Affordable water supply solution
- Use natural materials
- Straightforward design procedures
- Comparatively small plant and equipment required
- Foundation requirements are less stringent than for other types of dam
- Resist settlement and movement better than more rigid structures
A well-placed and carefully constructed earth dam can provide vital off-season water supply for irrigation, stock and domestic water purposes, drainage sumps, groundwater recharge, flood amelioration and conservation storage. But don’t make the mistake of working with the wrong company to build your farm’s earth dam. The LT team have the expertise to site, design and build the perfect earth dam for your farm.