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West Central Indiana | I don't know if its "correct" but we install our tile and risers first, then build/shape around the inlet pipe. We push the topsoil back both directions where the dam is going to go. We push the topsoil back on a hill somewhere in the field and rob clay dirt from there to start shaping our dry dam. When the subsoil is within 6-8 inches of the height I want the finished dam I start pushing the topsoil back (from both sides). We get close with the dozer and put the finishing touches on with a 14' pull type box scraper. I admit I hate installing new tile, then push 1' off good dirt off of it then start pulling a loaded pan across it. I have done it like greasegun mentioned and got burned once because it rained and I didn't have the riser installed and then I had a pond to deal with, but it was poor planning on my part. | |
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What's the correct process for building a dry dam or terrace?
