NOT FOR SALE LMSMA 2nd Eéltion. 2012 | Department of Inigation and Drainage Malaysis control BMPs simply because trapping efficiency in check dams are relatively low, and high flows could potentially re-suspend settled sediment. Maintenance is therefore required to remove trapped sediment and to check for structural stability on regular basis. Check dams should only be placed in small open channels, and never ona flowing river or natural stream. () Design Criteria (matt camace wen Sea | Figure 12.13: Check Dams ‘Table 12.14: Design Criteria of Check Dam. Parameter ‘Requirement Design Storm Overspill Flood Protection Dimension Intervals Gootextile Scour Protection 2-year ARI unless specified ctherwise by Authorities All flow greater than 2 year ARI shall safely bypass the crossing, Ensure upstream/ downstream flooding condition not aggravated A series of check dams can be placed such that the height of each subsequent check dam must be equal or lower than the base of the check dam before it Chock dam with height moze than 450 mun ahall be laid with geotextile to avoid seepage and structural failue Height (centre) of dam shall not exceed 1m. Forrock check dam: ~ Upstream slope: 2(H):1(V) or flatter = Downstream slope: 4(H):1(V) or flatter Centres of the dam shall be notched to centre to promote concentrated flow (approx. 0.15 m) Outer sides of dam shall be at least 0.5 m higher than centre to avoid undermining, ‘Spill crest shall be of at Least 100 mm in width parallel to flow Structure shall withstand the shear force induced by a 2-year ARI flow. ‘Materials (rocks, earth, and gabion) must be selected to meet this requirement Additional scour protection downstream of check dam shall be provided if deemed necessary 1220 Erosion and Sediment Control