Water bar

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-030017",
  "term": "Water bar",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A diversion ditch and/or hump installed across a trail or road to divert runoff from the surface before the flow gains enough volume and velocity to cause soil movement and erosion, and deposit the runoff into a dispersion area. Water bars are most frequently used on retired roads, trails, and landings.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Nonpoint Pollution Source from Forestry Glossary; NPS Forestry Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/water-bar/"
}