Riparian restoration concept

Living Hay-Bale Check Dam

A concept for slowing and spreading concentrated flow with staged rock controls, a hay-bale core, and living willow stakes.

Overhead plan showing staged boulders, a rock check dam, and a living hay-bale check dam — Overhead plan

Staged upstream energy dissipation and floodplain spreading.
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Cross-section and cutaway of a bio-mechanical living check dam — Cross-section

System details for the rock armor, hay-bale core, anchor posts, and willow stakes.
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Concept only. Site conditions, hydrology, permitting, and engineering requirements should be evaluated by qualified local professionals before construction.

Living Check Dam · Concept reference