Pacific Gas & Electric Project,
Sierra Nevada Mts., California

Phase 1, Page 3:

Step 6:
The Aquadam® has been installed across pipes and stream from bank to bank, making a 99% seal. Some seepage will occur, especially on big cobble like that shown in the picture to the right. Water is still being pumped into the Aquadam® to force it to grow to its optimal height, which in this case is three feet.
 

  

Step 7:
The unused portion of Aquadam® left on the roll is tied off to the bank using a rope, keeping it from falling off the bank and unrolling.  The Aquadam® is inflated to its optimal height. The pumping time for phase 1 is 33 minutes.
   

Phase 1 of project
is completed!

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