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Native Aquatic Speices of the Gila River Basin
in Arizona and New Mexico

Aravaipa Fish Barriers -
Construction Photos / Group 1


Aravaipa Creek Fish Barrier - Preconstruction Site
Aravaipa Creek prior to the construction of the barriers.

 Aravaipa Creek Fish Barrier-Construction-Phase 1 Diversion
A diversion channel was constructed to divert the existing stream flows.
Aravaipa Creek Fish Barrier-Construction-Dewatering
Dewatering well system pumps discharge water into the diversion channel.

 Aravaipa Creek Fish Barrier-Construction-Reinforced Concrete Piles
Pilings of concrete are placed in the stream bed to support the structure. This occurs by placing casings in the earth and filling them with concrete.
Aravaipa Creek Fish Barrier-Construction-Trench Excavation
Trench excavation around the reinforced concrete piles.

 Aravaipa Creek Fish Barrier-Construction Reinforced Concrete Scour Walls
Reinforced concrete scour walls were constructed to prevent erosion of the stream's substrates.
Aravaipa Creek Fish Barrier-Structure Backfill
Backfilling of the structure.

 Aravaipa Creek Fish Barrier- Reinforced Concrete Apron Slabs
Placement of the reinforced concrete apron slabs.

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Last Reviewed:
August 10, 2007