Publication Date
1-5-2003
Series Number
245
Abstract
This report provides information on a method to estimate the volume of water in a farm dam and to determine how long this water will last. During periods of low rainfall, dams with farmland catchments receive limited run-off. Alternative water sources or management strategies need to be considered before the water runs out. The methods provided in this report are intended to provide to the landholder an indication of water supply over short periods only (i.e. in the order of 4-20 weeks).
Keywords
Surface drainage, Western Australia, Livestock, Farmland, Water use, Dams, Water supply, Runoff, Water requirements, Evaporation
Disciplines
Agriculture | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Soil Science | Water Resource Management
Recommended Citation
Farmer, D, and Coles, N. (2003), Assessing storage reliability of farm dams. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report 245.
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