The benefits of the Trav Kod (Balang) Dam is a chain effect. Starting with simply filling the basin with water, the dam will be able to regulate the flow of water to downstream villages year round. Thus, during the rainy season, one wouldn’t get “too much” water, and during the dry season, one wouldn’t be completely without water. This regulation in water flow allows for an extended period of rice farming, and subsequently, more rice yields. More rice equals more food. More food equals healthier villagers. 
(Shown above, Bryse showing the kids ofthe Plum Kod village a picture of themselves)But there are more benefits. There is an existing canal that taps into the southern tip of the basin, and this canal had run dry since the failure of the dam. This canal further supplies water to families located in the lower east portion of Balang Commune.
Shown above, Ceeda on top of the canal's walkway and local villager Bac Kron standing at the base of the canal.
Further down this canal, smaller tributaries branch off to carry the water 3km further south to where a 0.25 acre reservoir (shown above) at the Wat Trach pagoda has ran dry.
Further down this canal, smaller tributaries branch off to carry the water 3km further south to where a 0.25 acre reservoir (shown above) at the Wat Trach pagoda has ran dry. 
About another 1km south, a larger shallower reservoir comparable to the Trav Kod reservoir can potentially be filled with water. Currently, an anticipated smaller water gate is being constructed to regulate water flow into the Plum Kod village.
With these reservoirs, there are plans by HRND to do some fish farming.
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Great blog! Is there local info on bird flu (H5N1) available? Have you seen a lot of chickens in the area, and are they living next to people?
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