THE NEXT GENERATION IN FLOOD PROTECTION WATER GATE TM Portable Self Rising Water Dam Water-Gate | www.quickdams.
How it Works: 1. Unroll barrier in path of water 2. Unfold barrier so red weights are facing oncoming water 3. Create any corners necessary 4. Lay sandbags down over uneven surfaces Portable Self Rising Water Dam • Controls & redirects water • Easy to use, deploy, store & transport • Lays out flat & then self-rises with the flow of oncoming water 5. Set up pumps on the side of the barrier to direct rain water, seepage or run off back out 6.
Deploy hundreds of feet of Water-Gate in minutes. Storage & Deployment • Smaller single units come complete in carrying bags & wraps for storage • Storage & deployment crates: • Stores several pre-connected units ready for quick deployment • Requires minimal labor • Available in wood or metal • Fork lift accessible or with wheels Inside a fast deployment crate • Custom colors & art available Water-Gate | www.quickdams.
Benefits & Main Features Replaces thousands of sandbags Tips & Tricks (1) 26in x 50ft Water-Gate replaces 1075 sandbags (34,000 lbs of sand) Minimal labor and tools needed to deploy This unit is so easy to deploy it can take as little as 2 people & some sand bags. That’s it. No special tools needed. Reusable for many years Constructed from a durable PVC, the Water-Gate is built to stand even the worst conditions. This unit can be reused for 20+ years.
Additional Information WAVE TEST PERFORMED BY US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Water-Gates have gone through rigorous testing with the US Army Corps of Engineers which resulted in an FM Approval Certification. Testing also demonstrated that it was the only flood perimeter product tested that passed with no damage to the product itself, so no repairs were needed after use.
Flood Control/Flash Flood Perimeter protection in the most efficient way. Protect a large area in a short time. Cofferdam Protective flap prevents erosion during overflow of water, thus not altering the environment. 5 Water-Gate | www.quickdams.
Emergency Response Deploys quickly for rapid response. Used by fire departments, public works & search & rescue teams. Spill Response Holes are added to allow water to flow through, while collecting oil on the surface for easy removal. Water-Gate | www.quickdams.
Selection Guide Location of Protection How to select the correct size & length of Water-Gate 4 3 6 The Water-Gate system allows a complete or partial perimeter type of protection by holding back the flood water at a distance from walls rather than protecting individual openings. 1 8 Water 5 2 Sectional protection – Set up between two walls or dikes/mounds 7 Key 2ft Clear path around Perimeter Skirt length based on height selected Measuring Line to determine Length Needed 1.
How To Determine Required Length length. (see image on previous page) a. Connecting edge joints need to be at least 5ft (1.5m) away from corners Standard walking measuring tool is recommended. AdditionalLength LengthNeeded Needed to Additional toCreate CreateaaCorner Corner Height of Protection 31.5 26.5 20 (6.1) ) .5 m ) (1 60 in .3 m ) (1 in (1 50 m 39 in 1c (8 in m ) ) m 7c 26 .5 in (6 8c m ) 20 in (5 0. 5c m ) m 5c (1 n 14 ) 7.5 3.5 0 20.5 17 14 10.
Sizes Available WATER-GATE (WL) ON LAND Pre-Attached Weights at front of unit. WATER-GATE (WL) Part # Size QDWGWL-0630* 6in x 30ft / 15cm x 9.1m QDWGWL-1430* 14in x 30ft / 35.5cm x 9.1m QDWGWL-1450* 14in x 50ft / 35.5cm x 15.2m QDWGWL-2030* 20in x 30ft / 50.8cm x 9.1m QDWGWL-2050* 20in x 50ft / 50.8cm x 15.2m QDWGWL-2630* 26.5in x 30ft / 67cm x 9.1m QDWGWL-2650* 26.5in x 50ft / 67cm x 15.2m QDWGWL-3230 32in x 30ft / 81cm x 9.1m QDWGWL-3250 32in x 50ft / 81cm x 15.
A few Great Customers Following Hurricane Sandy, National Grid’s US Flood Mitigation Team reviewed options to set-up a flood prevention plan for future concerns. 6 substations were of concern in a small area where product could be shared amongst them in times of need. National Grid Criteria: • A fast deployment system • Retention height of 5ft (1.
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