A ‘Leaky Pond’ is just one example of natural flood management being undertaken across Somerset to help reduce flooding. In times of flooding, it is important to store as much water as possible, safely, higher up in the catchment. This example, installed in the valley of a steeply sloping field, features a dug out pond, outlet pipe with different flow characteristics, and a bund to allow farm machinery to cross.
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