Watershed Management

Distances Between Water Bars

Road Grade % Distance Road Grade % Distance
2 250' 20 45'
5 135' 25 40'
10 80' 30 35'
15 60' 40 30'

Lay out your bars at 45° to 60° angle from road center line, and at least 18“ deep.
Check with State Forester's office Best Management Practices (BMP's) developed in the State Water Quality Management Plan for Forestry. If BMP's are not available, use this information as a guide.