Mills County SWCD

204 West 5th,   Malvern, IA   51551

Phone: 712-624-8606   Fax: 712-624-8587

 

 

 

Grade Stabilization Structure

 

A structure designed to reduce channel grade in natural or constructed watercourses to prevent erosion of a channel and its banks.  This practice is also used to stop headcut erosion or stabilize gully erosion.  Grade stabilization structures may be earthen dams, vertical drop structures, concrete or riprap chutes, gabions, or pipe drop structures.  Permanent ponds or lakes may be part of a grade stabilization system to protect water quality along with providing water for livestock, fish and wildlife, and recreation.

 

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