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       Trees and Brush on a dam
   DIR By: Michael Caswell
       Date: October 4, 2021, 11:11 am
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       The establishment and control of proper vegetation embankment,
       then the stump should be ground is an important part of dam
       maintenance.
       Properly maintained vegetation can help prevent erosion of
       embankment and earth channel surfaces and aid in the control of
       groundhogs and muskrats. The uncontrolled growth of vegetation
       can damage embankments and concrete structures and make close
       inspection difficult.
       TREES AND BRUSH
       Trees and brush should not be permitted on embankment surfaces
       or in vegetated earth spillways. Extensive root systems can
       provide seepage paths for water.
       Trees that blow down or fall over can leave large holes in the
       embankment surface that will weaken the embankment and can lead
       to increased erosion.
       Brush obscures the surface limiting visual inspection, providing
       a haven for burrowing animals, and inhibiting the growth of
       grass vegetation.
       Tree and brush growth adjacent to concrete walls and structures
       may eventually cause damage to the concrete and should be
       removed.
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