Once the first AquaDam® is filled, another is put in place at the closed end and attached using a coupling collar. It is then rolled out and laid in position just like the first. Placement was critical, as the AquaDams® had to be as close to the Truckee River as possible. The brown grass alongside the AquaDam® is imported sod and is very expensive.

A view of the fill tubes of the attached AquaDam®. The fill tubes come up through holes in the coupling collar that is attached to the end of the previously installed AquaDam®. After filling, the fill hose can be removed, and the ends are secured in an upright position with duct tape to ensure that no water drains out. A 4" x 6" section of the wooden core the AquaDam® came rolled up on has been inserted between the tubes to help hold them up.

This AquaDam® connection still has a blue fill hose inserted into its fill tubes so that it can be easily topped off by adding more water. These AquaDams® are meant to be here for many years, so the duct tape will also protect the fill tubes from the sun's harmful UV rays.