Joining Dams? Don’t. Here’s Why

Short answer: Joining two separate dams into one larger storage almost always creates more problems than it solves. The engineering challenges of connecting separate catchments and managing hydraulic pressure make it a high-risk and typically uneconomical option.

How do I get a quote for a new farm dam in NSW, QLD, or VIC?

Contact Big Ditch Aquatecture for a site-specific quote. A professional site inspection is the first step for any dam project — it allows us to assess soil conditions, topography, catchment area, and regulatory requirements. Contact us at bigditch.com.au/contact.

Can Big Ditch help with both new dams and dam repairs?

Yes — Big Ditch provides new farm dam construction, dam wall raising, leaking dam repair, desiltation, spillway upgrading, and dam safety inspections. We operate across NSW, QLD, and VIC.

Lindsey Angus Hughson

Angus Hughson is the founder of Big Ditch Aquatecture, specialising in dam design, construction, repair, and sealing across NSW, Victoria & Queensland. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in permaculture based earthworks, water security and water infrastructure, Angus and his team deliver practical solutions for landowners, councils, and developers.