Clearing and maintaining the channels is essential for managing floodwaters effectively. Regular maintenance during the dry season ensures that the channels remain open and capable of directing water as soon as the river begins to flow. During these dry periods, sedimentation must be removed to allow water to pass through the systems and into crop dams. The crop dam is often dry during the summer months and requires clearing of overgrowth and invasive species that can obstruct the sluices and hinder water flow.
- Project: Saaidam flood-irrigation system
- Climate: Mediterranean climate
- Year: Since ca. 1800s
- Water type: Freshwater
- Landscape: River landscape
- Use or Function: Flood irrigation