Check Dam in the Loess Plateau of China: Engineering for Environmental Services and Food Security

摘要

In the world, dams and reservoirs are often controversial projects because of their social and environmental impacts, in addition to the high cost of construction and river diversion. But in Loess Plateau, check dams have attractive advantages because of unique environmental settings and regional food supply needs. Check dams are the most widespread structures for conserving soil and water in the Loess Plateau.