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An introduction to Sand Storage Dams (SSD)
Why sanddam.org?
What is a Sand Storage Dam?
How does a SSD work?
Why does a SSD work?
Riverbed sediment
Riverbank
Climate
Topography
Bedrock (UC)
Sand dam height (UC)
Community involvement (UC)
Water quality (UC)
Functions of a SSD
Why build a SSD?
How to introduce SSD
Is an area suitable to build a SSD?
Selecting catchments
Selecting riverbeds
Selecting locations
How to design a SSD?
Will the SSD provide enough water?
How much water do we need?
How much water might the SSD provide?
What is needed to construct a SSD?
How to build a SSD?
Why is community involvement important?
Step 1 - Create awareness
Step 2 - Community meeting
Step 3 - Water committee
Step 4 - Communtiy mobilization
Training, management and maintanance
Where have SSD been build?
Sand Dams in Kitui District, Kenya
Sand Dams in Borana Zone, Ethiopia
Training on SSD in Ethiopia
SSD, An introduction movie
Sand Dams in Kenya, a movie
Sand Dams in Kenya, an Excellent Development movie
References
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Sand Dams in Kenya, a movie
Sand Dams in Kenya, a movie
Sand storage dams in Kenya