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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Keywords
Dams, Site class assessment, Soil types, Western Australia
Disciplines
Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering | Hydrology | Sedimentology | Water Resource Management
First Page Number
89
Last Page Number
93
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
Western Australia's wheatbelt farm dams are dug three to eight metres deep and are generally sited in soils which either are inherently impermeable or can be made so during construction.
In the eastern and north-eastern wheatbelt, however, only a small proportion of the soils meets these criteria. Dam site selection in these areas therefore depends on a good knowledge ofwhich soils aresuitable and on our being able to locate them efficiently by using surface indications such as surface soil, natural vegetation or topographic features.
Recommended Citation
Frith, J L.
(1985)
"Dam site selection in the north-eastern wheatbelt,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 26:
No.
3, Article 8.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol26/iss3/8
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