AquaDam Gulf Coast User Guide
AquaDam Gulf Coast User Guide
AquaDam Gulf Coast User Guide
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<strong>AquaDam</strong> <strong>User</strong> Manual<br />
Post Installation Protection and Monitoring<br />
Once an <strong>AquaDam</strong> flood barrier has been installed it should be protected from<br />
damage/interference/vandalism and monitored for correct operation. If water is leaking from an<br />
<strong>AquaDam</strong> the lost water must be replaced by connecting a water pump to a fill tube.<br />
Protection<br />
Protection against accidental damage, tampering, vandalism and theft should be considered. It<br />
is for the installing authority to assess the level of risk and put in place appropriate measures.<br />
Monitoring<br />
Once an <strong>AquaDam</strong> system has been installed it should periodically be inspected for<br />
performance, stability and condition. The inspector should be vigilant for developing<br />
environmental threats e.g. a potential threat may be posed by increasing traffic levels coupled<br />
with the absence of safety barriers to keep vehicular or pedestrian traffic clear of an <strong>AquaDam</strong><br />
installation.<br />
The frequency of inspection should be decided by the installation authority.<br />
Factors to consider in deciding the frequency of inspections include but are not limited to:<br />
I. Importance of protected areas/assets<br />
II. Current flood status at the temporary barrier<br />
III. Vandalism/tampering threat level<br />
IV. Maximum flood depth<br />
Inspection Procedure<br />
This inspection is best carried by personnel who are familiar with a particular <strong>AquaDam</strong><br />
installation (location).<br />
A. Confirm adequate protection is in place and effective e.g. road cones/pedestrian barriers<br />
B. Confirm adequate security procedures are in place and effective<br />
C. Walk along the entire length of the <strong>AquaDam</strong> installation and confirm for EACH<br />
<strong>AquaDam</strong> in the installation:<br />
a. The dam is fully inflated. This is indicated by being firm enough to walk on.<br />
b. Each fill tube remains elevated<br />
c. There are no signs of damage.<br />
D. Should an <strong>AquaDam</strong> appear to be deflating the immediate response is to add water into<br />
both fill tubes of the damaged section. For minor leaks this can be achieved using a<br />
small portable water pump or even a domestic garden hose from a nearby house.<br />
Additional monitoring may be appropriate.<br />
E. It is advisable to keep an <strong>AquaDam</strong> Flood Barrier Inspection Log. This will permit<br />
meaningful information as the condition of a flood barrier to be passed between<br />
responsible personnel at shift change.<br />
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