Sand Dams In Kenya
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Sand Dams
Since 1995, Kenya has constructed more than 500 sand dams,
which are usually about 50 meters long and 2 to 4 meters high. Unlike
larger dams, which usually are used for hydroelectric power, these
smaller structures are designed to store water during the wet season so
dry communities have a water reservoir when the rain stops. These dams,
which store water buried in silt, do a better job than surface water
dams of keeping water from evaporating and maintaining water quality.
