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Description
Dams have always been an integral feature of rural properties, either in commercial ventures such as viticulture, aquaculture or agricultural, or as a feature on a hobby farm.
Farm Dams: Planning, Construction and Maintenance has been written to provide a practical approach and guide for prospective dam owners. It provides essential information on all types of earth dams.
By employing the principles in this book, in conjunction with the advice of suitably experienced and qualified engineers and contractors, risk of failure can be reduced and the long-term success of a dam ensured. Farm Dams will be an invaluable resource for anyone who owns or plans to own a dam; and an essential reference for government agencies, contractors and engineers.
Features
- Written by a leading expert in the storage and use of water in agriculture
- Information on how to determine catchment yield and the amount of water required
- Detailed advice on selecting and working with engineers and contractors
- Explanations of what causes of dam failures and how to remedy problems quickly
- Covers developments in relevant legislation, including water rights and liabilities
- Explanations of the role of water authorities and related government agencies
- Environmental and ecological issues
- The use of farm dams for aquaculture
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section 1 Planning
1.1 Assessing water needs
1.2 Assessment of catchment yield
1.3 Dam site selection
1.4 Types of farm storages
1.5 Dam storage size
1.6 Using a dam in drought
1.7 Fire fighting
1.8 Farm dams and trees
1.9 Dam cost justification
Section 2 Investigation
2.1 Soil testing
2.2 Site selection criteria
2.3 Foundation materials
2.4 Embankment materials
2.5 Site investigation of materials
2.6 Analysis of soil
2.7 Location of soil
2.8 Unsuitable material
Section 3 Design
3.1 Items that need to be considered
3.2 Flood flow estimation
3.3 Outlet structures
3.4 Pipelines through embankments
3.5 Earth and water computations
3.6 Estimate of costs
Section 4 Documentation
4.1 Collation of plans and specification
4.2 Collecting basic design data
4.3 Assembly of data
4.4 Construction documents and drawings
4.5 Final review and approval
Section 5 Construction
5.1 Approval for dam building
5.2 Selecting your dam builders
5.3 How to build a dam
5.4 Steps in constructing a dam
5.5 Compaction
5.6 Soil moisture
5.7 Allowance for settlement
5.8 Equipment
5.9 Installation of outlet pipe
5.10 Checking for compliance with standards
5.11 Final inspection and measurements
Section 6 Maintenance
6.1 Safety surveillance
6.2 Inspection procedures
6.3 Causes of dam failures
6.4 Dam leakage
Section 7 Water
7.1 Water quantity
7.2 Water quality
7.3 Water treatment for human consumption
7.4 Algae in farm water supplies
7.5 Salt in dam water
Section 8 Ecology
8.1 Wildlife and plants in dams
8.2 Water plants in dams
8.3 Using herbicides near water
8.4 Vegetation on and around dams
8.5 Yabbies
Section 9 Commercial
9.1 Fish farming
9.2 Yabby farming
9.3 Native fauna and total ecosystem management
9.4 Licensing process
Section 10 Legal
10.1 Legal and policy aspects in Australia
10.2 Liability
10.3 Responsibility of dam owners
10.4 Dam failure
10.5 Designer and earthmoving contractor(s)
10.6 Property insurance
Appendix 1 A glossary of terminology
Appendix 2 Engineering specification for an earth-fill farm dam
Appendix 3 Metric and imperial conversion tables
References and suggested further reading
Sample
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Reviews
“Farm Dams will be an invaluable source for anyone who owns or plans to own a dam, and a useful reference for agencies, contractors and engineers.”
Western District Farmer, May 2002
“This is a sensible, detailed and practical guide for any sensible adult to use to organize construction of a farm dam to draw water for a farming property and its stock.”
Diane Wiesner, AWA Senior Scientist (Water, September 2002)
“… an invaluable reference for any landowner across Australia involved in dam building.”
Patrick Francis (Australian Landcare Dec 2002)
Readership
Primary Audience
- Farmers, engineers and contractors.
- Planners in local government, rural water authorities, conservation and environmental protection agencies and catchment management authorities.
Secondary Audience
- Academics, agricultural scientists and hobby farmers
- Legal advisors, investment companies and rural real estate agents
Author Information
The author, Barry Lewis, has over thirty years experience as an engineer, and has written extensively on farm dams, soil conservation, catchment management and the environmental impact of farm dams both on and off-stream, and is also directly involved in the licensing and regulation of farm dams. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia and a Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. His qualifications include a Master of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Post Graduate Diploma (Municipal), Diploma of Civil Engineering.
Related Categories
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