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Dissipators / Fish Baffles
Enhancing Flow and Protecting Aquatic Life
Our fish baffles and energy dissipators are designed to improve hydraulic performance in culverts and stormwater systems while protecting aquatic life. Fish baffles slow water velocity, creating safe passage for fish, while energy dissipators reduce flow energy at culvert outlets, preventing downstream erosion and sediment transport.
key benefits &
applications
key benefits
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Supports Fish Passage – Allows safe movement through culverts and pipelines
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Reduces Erosion – Energy dissipators protect downstream channels and reduce sedimentation
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Improves Hydraulic Performance – Enhances flow distribution and minimizes head loss
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Trenchless-Compatible – Can be retrofitted in existing culverts or installed in new constructio
applications
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Culvert rehabilitation and retrofits
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Stormwater and drainage system improvements
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Roadway and bridge crossings with aquatic habitats
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Municipal, DOT, and environmental compliance projects
more info.
New internal structures are comparable to that of CMP, but manufactured with more durable material. Fish and other aquatic organisms now can migrate more easily through their physical environment but with a pipe constructed of HDPE, offering a much longer service life. The interior profiles act as “roughness elements” that decrease the flow velocity and allow for some silt and streambed material to collect inside. Additionally, Snap-Tite can install available baffles to solve depth and velocity problems within a culvert during flow extremes.
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In low flow situations, most baffles act as weirs to create small pools of standing water. As the flow increases, the water rises up over the baffles. The baffles help decrease flow velocity while creating resting areas for fish to use during high-velocity water flow occurrences. PRS can help you determine the most cost-effective solution for your culvert project.
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