Silt Saver Low Velocity Ditch Check Preassembled barrier slows stormwater and simplifies install.
The Low Velocity Ditch Check is a multi-component stormwater management system that outperforms traditional fabric ditch checks and wattles by using a durable woven geotextile sleeve filled with kiln-dried pine chips, an attached front water seal, a rear scour guard, and compression stakes to slow channel stormwater velocity and prevent undermining. Pre-assembled and sold as a complete kit, it ensures consistent, high-quality installation every time.
Why Choose Silt Saver Low Velocity Ditch Check?
Choose the Low Velocity Ditch Check (LVDC) over traditional rock check dams and wattles for a pre-assembled, multi-component stormwater management solution that is more effective, more durable, and more cost-efficient – with less maintenance required.
High Performance
The system combines a durable woven geotextile sleeve filled with kiln-dried pine chips, compression stakes, and sod staples to effectively slow channel stormwater velocity and outperform conventional solutions.
Prevents Undermining
Unlike traditional wattles and fabric ditch checks, the LVDC features an attached front water seal and rear scour guard that prevent undermining and keep the barrier firmly in place.
Easy Installation
Pre-assembled and sold as a complete kit, the LVDC guarantees consistent, high-quality installation every time – no guesswork required.
More Effective, Lower Cost
Compared to traditional low velocity rock check dams, the LVDC delivers better performance at a lower cost with less maintenance.
Typical applications
- Check Dam / Ditch Check
Product details
- Material: Durable woven geotextile sleeve; biodegradable kiln dried pine chip fill
- Size: 4 ft x 10 ft
Kit includes: Low Velocity Ditch Check with attached front water seal and rear scour guard; 3 compression stakes; 6 sod staples.
Made in USA
Frequently asked questions
The Silt Saver Low Velocity Ditch Check (LVDC) is a temporary stormwater sediment control barrier engineered to reduce channel flow velocity and replace lightweight fabric ditch checks and traditional wattles on construction and land disturbance sites. It is a preassembled, multi-component system consisting of a durable woven geotextile sleeve filled with kiln-dried pine chips, an attached front water seal, a rear scour guard, compression stakes, and sod staples.
The LVDC addresses the most common failure point of traditional wattles – undermining – through an integrated front water seal and rear scour guard that are attached directly to the geotextile sleeve, creating a secure barrier at the base of the device. This built-in protection keeps the check dam firmly in place even as stormwater flows through and around it.
The LVDC is sold as a preassembled kit, so installation is straightforward: position the device perpendicular to channel flow, then secure it using the included compression stakes and sod staples to maintain placement during storm events. MKB provides detailed installation instructions and construction specification documents.
The LVDC is purpose-built to outperform lightweight fabric ditch checks and conventional wattles by combining a heavy-duty woven geotextile sleeve, kiln-dried pine chip fill, and an integrated scour guard into a single, field-ready unit. This multi-component design delivers superior structural integrity, consistent performance, and resistance to the undermining that routinely causes traditional check dams to fail.
The LVDC is designed specifically for lower-energy channel environments where stormwater flow velocity is moderate, while the Silt Saver High Velocity Ditch Check (HVDC) is engineered for sites with faster, more erosive stormwater flows. Selecting the correct product based on site-specific flow conditions ensures optimal sediment retention performance and regulatory compliance.
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