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Steep dam ?
This is a newer dam on a property I recently purchased. I am concerned about the steepness of the dam. I estimate this to be about a 1.5 to 1 ratio (3:2).
The lake will be about 3/4 acre when full.
The top of the dam is about 6-7 feet wide.
Jon
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Can not see pic, is it just me ?
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I see it until I open the thread. Then I get Image not available.
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Are you worried about it holding water or about maintenance (grass cutting)? My damn is about that steepness (from eyeballing the picture) even though I would estimate mine at 2 or 2.5 to 1. I have no issues with leaks and have to cut the grass with the brush hog going down the dam in the lowest gear but you have to have a little flat room at the bottom to turn.
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Are you worried about it holding water or about maintenance (grass cutting)? My damn is about that steepness (from eyeballing the picture) even though I would estimate mine at 2 or 2.5 to 1. I have no issues with leaks and have to cut the grass with the brush hog going down the dam in the lowest gear but you have to have a little flat room at the bottom to turn. It is holding water at this point, with about another 3 feet to rise. My main concern is about whether it will fail (collapse or give-way during a major rain). We do have an overflow path, so it shouldn't get topped.
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