How long can AquaDams remain in place as a water retention system?
The outer woven geo-textile plastic tube standard to all AquaDams contains UV inhibitors to prevent damage due to sunlight exposure. A properly maintained AquaDam can remain in place for well over a year in direct sunlight. Stored properly, the shelf life of an AquaDam is indefinite. Limitations related to the flow periods As long as the maximum water depth during the life of the project is accounted for, the AquaDam will remain stable for the duration of the project. In the event of unexpected increases in water levels, most AquaDams can be removed in one day without any damage to the environment and then reinstalled after the water levels return to normal. A second option would be to increase the height of the installed AquaDam by pumping more water into the dam and temporarily over inflating it. For example, a 4 foot high AquaDam could be over inflated to almost 8 feet in height under the right conditions.
