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Summary of inspection and maintenance activities for check dams. Source: Prince George’s County Maryland
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BMP Element	Inspection	Maintenance
Entire facility	Trash/debris is present	Remove trash/debris
Sediments	Accumulation of sediment	Clean out the sediment
Inflow point	Erosion/undercutting	Provide erosion control devices such as reinforced turf matting or riprap
Erosion	Banks are severely eroded	Stabilize the banks. Replace the rocks or add rocks if needed
Vegetation	Overgrown vegetation	Mow or trim the vegetation
Ponding	Standing water	Drain the water and remove the clogged material between the rocks or logs
Sandbags	Sandbag fabric shows sign of deterioration	Remove and replace the sand bags