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It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies because they

i. hold water for irrigation


ii. hold water and prevent soil erosion


iii. recharge ground water


iv. hold water permanently

Across the flood gullies; small check dams are made so that they hold the water and erosion of top most layer of soil can be prevented by the water. Construction of small check gullies across flood gullies also helps in recharging of ground water as water is hold for sometimes.

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