Calculating the right dam size and capacity for a farm dam requires balancing water demand, evaporation losses, catchment hydrology, and site-specific engineering factors. Here’s a systematic approach refined over decades of agricultural water management.
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Roy Hill Dam Project
Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine in Karratha WA is Australia’s largest iron ore ...
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If you own or run a dam—whether it’s for irrigation, livestock, or just a big water feature in your yard—you need to know how much water you’re losing to evaporation. To figure this out, you first need to know the area of your dam’s surface. This guide offers simple, practical ways to get the most accurate measurement possible.