Welcome to
Dam Mowing & Maintenance LLC
Your Partner for Dam Safety, Integrity, and Longevity
Why Is Regular Mowing Important?
The largest enemy of any earthen dam is erosion; external or internal, both can have devastating consequences. The best protection is a healthy stand of shallow-rooted native grasses. Regular mowing promotes a dense cover of grassy vegetation that will help protect from surface erosion and does not allow brambles and trees to become established. Trees, brush, and vines can hide a dam embankment making inspections difficult, obscuring hazardous animal activity which can lead to internal erosion, and allow serious problems to be developing undetected. Often dam failure is thought of as a sudden event, when in reality the problem may have been occurring over a long period of time and gone unnoticed.
Why Choose Us?
We have the most ideal equipment to mow slopes safely without damaging turf to maintain your dam with superior quality results. We also have tough-cut mowers to manage briars, brambles, and woody vegetation.
With our service, we exceed the abilities of general lawncare companies - we can check gates & valves, drains, and other critical devices to ensure proper operation when they are needed most. We go above and beyond to cater to each client’s specific needs.
While performing work at your dam, close attention is given to conditions on and around the dam for signs of underlying issues that may be occurring. We provide owners & operators with a report of any unusual conditions that were observed. In many cases, we can provide corrective action and work collaboratively with your engineer and Virginia DCR's regional engineers.
Our mission at Dam Mowing and Maintenance LLC is simple: Dam Safety, Integrity, and Longevity. Our services will help ensure Public Safety for your community and preserve your resource for years of enjoyment.
For more information, contact us today!
Services We Offer
Mowing
Our very low-impact equipment and finish mowing deck with striping roller will give your turf stand-out stripes for weeks!
Brush-Cutting
Dams that are on a bi-annual mowing schedule typically require a bush-hog type mowing. Our brush-cutter can chew through briars, brambles, and thick grass to keep your site maintained. In some cases where mowing maintenance has been neglected and overgrown vegetation and tree saplings have become established, a grubbing & clearing visit may be necessary prior to regular mowing visits. You should be aware that trees are a serious danger to dams, and in some cases removal of large trees and roots may require an alteration permit from DCR-Dam Safety.
Component Maintenance
Many components such as gates, valves, and drains are critical to the function of your dam, but can seize and become inoperable if not exercised regularly. We can include cycling your low-level valves to prevent sediment build-up and seizing to ensure they function when you need them most. We can also check other mechanical devices, toe and chimney drain flow rates, and sediment traps.
Remote Monitoring
Equipment Installation
A new service for 2021, we now offer installation of remote monitoring equipment. This includes galvanized post, PVC conduit buried with compacted backfill in the dam embankment, a one-piece poly valve box with steel cover installed flush with ground, PVC conduit into the water, stabilization measures, and mounting equipment such as water level sensors and sending unit. Please contact us for more detailed information.
Meet the Owner & Founder
Lawrence Narehood
As the Primary Operator for a Significant Hazard Dam in Central Virginia, Lawrence understands the maintenance challenges that arise for dam owners and operators. From maintaining proper vegetation and safely mowing, clearing debris from trash racks and intake structures, to maintaining critical devices for proper function. Lawrence has also had the opportunity to work with contractors, engineers, and some of the best professionals in the region. His experience led him to launch a small business to serve Virginia Dam Owners and Operators with proper mowing and maintenance. Not only is Lawrence the owner & founder, he performs the mowing and maintenance himself so clients can be assured they are getting the highest quality service.
"Dam Safety is Public Safety and I welcome the opportunity to be your partner in working toward maintaining your beautiful landscape, and a safer dam for you and your community. I look forward to meeting you and serving your needs"!
Additional Services
While we specialize in dams, lakes, ponds, and slopes, our versatile equipment can easily maintain a variety landscapes such as parks, walking paths, and public areas for HOA's. We also offer pasture & horse paddock mowing, brush cutting vacant subdivision lots, swampy areas and much more!
Lawrence is an individual of principle and integrity whose work is of the highest quality. He will do whatever is necessary to ensure that a job is done right, on time, and at a fair price. I recommend him without question, for he is, quite simply, the best!
John C.
I was amazed at the transformation! My family & friends say it looks like a different place.
Dam Mowing & Maintenance went above and beyond my expectations to make my pond and dam look great!
Keith S.
Property & Yard Maintenance
My wife says she has never had stripes in the yard before... it's like living on a golf course!
Our yard has never looked better!
Matthew K.
I've experienced other lawncare companies
that didn't come close to the quality of
Dam Mowing & Maintenance. Lawrence is courteous and professional, extremely trustworthy and dependable, and a man of his word.
Bob H.
Photo Gallery
Downstream Embankment
Left Abutment
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Mowing Vegetation With Grass, Weeds, And Small Tree Saplings
Mowing Along The Water's Edge
Mowing Thick Grass Mixed With Lespedeza
Inside A Toe Drain Sediment Trap