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Quick Dam Water Activated 5ft Flood Barrier, Pack of 2

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Size Name: (Pack of 2)


Style: 2 pack


Features

  • 50% Polypropylene; 50% Cellulose
  • Made in US
  • Water Activated Flood Barriers, Rated #1 in Flood Control
  • Grows to 3.5in high in minutes, just get them wet
  • Long, flexible design creates all sorts of shapes
  • Use to control, contain & divert flood water
  • Ready to use, no sand or labor needed
  • Compact & Lightweight, stores away until needed
  • Use to protect doorways, garages, leaking hot water tanks, erosion control & more
  • Dual chamber design prevents unit from rolling out of place
  • Use indoors or out
  • Do NOT use with salt water, chemical reaction causes deflation

Description

Quick Dam Flood BarriersPatented Water Activated Flood Barriers absorb, control, & divert flood waterProtect your home or property in times of flooding with Quick Dam Flood Barriers. Quick Dams expand and activate on contact with water. Just lay them in place and let the water do the rest. Absorb contain and divert problem water away from your home and property, before it becomes a problem. Keep some on hand for emergency situations. Use around doorways, garages, leaking tanks, construction projects, anywhere water is a problem.Protect Against:Storm surges & water main breaksOverflowing appliances & equipmentLeaking equipment & water tanksBroken sprinkler headsA/C condensation overflowSpills, leaks, floods, drips & moreWater Activated Flood BarriersJust get them wetGrows to a full size of 3.5in high in 10 minutesContains a super absorbent powder that swells and gels waterSwelled barriers contain, control, and divert flood waterNo need for sand or labor filling productAvailable in 5ft, 10ft, or 17ft lengthsAbsorbs 4 gallons, 8 gallons & 13.5 gallons of water respectivelyHow to UsePlace the Barriers in the path of oncoming flood water.As they come in contact with water, it will absorb through material & start to swell.Barriers reach their full height of 3.5in in 10 mins if enough water is present.If a rush of water is expected or you need to stack them, pre-soaking them is recommended.Not for use with Salt water. Place wider section of Barrier towards water, as the smaller section (wedge) prevents it from rolling. DO NOT want water moving in this direction causing seepage in between the Barriers. Tips & TricksDuring first activation, we recommend checking on them to make sure they are directing water as desired. Adjustments may be necessary as landscaping can alter water flow.Barriers should be stacked higher than water level for stability and to prevent them from floating away.Barriers are flexible and can be curved or wrapped.Barriers have a dual chamber, place wider edge towards water & smaller wedge away from water to prevent rolling out of position.Pre-Soaking is recommended prior to stacking or if heavy rain or water flow is expected.Staining may occur in instances where the surface is porous or unfinished cement is present. Remove from area when no longer needed.Porous surfaces like unfinished cement cause excessive seepage, since they are both trying to absorb water. Plastic barrier film in between, may help.For use in the winter/snow months, make sure they are fully activated before freezing temperatures occur to assure maximum protection when the snow is melting. We do not recommend moving them while frozen to prevent any tearing of the outer material. Also, salt on the roads should not come in contact with Quick Dams. To help, pre-activate Quick Dams with water & then wrap plastic under & over the top to prevent the salt from making contact.Do NOT use around salt water, lime or calcium. These will cause the inner absorbent to release the water & deflate the product making it useless.Flood Barriers will not fully activate unless enough water is present.Once activated by water they can be used as a barrier against other oils & chemicals.Leave in place for 3-6 months of ongoing protection. Shrinking will occur as they dry out, but they will swell again once re-exposed to water.Length of time to dry out varies on climate. Average is about 3 months as higher humidity levels tend to take longer.Once completely dry, they will feel crunchy and ready for reactivation. Smooth the contents to evenly distribute the super absorbent polymers.Direct sunlight causes the product to degrade at a rapid pace, which will result in the product feeling slimy.Do NOT cut. The inner contents will be exposed and will make the product unusable.Storage & Shelf LifeBarriers unused, have a 5+ year shelf life.Store in sealed bag for maximum term.Keep on hand for immediate deployment.How to Dispose Throw away in trash.Quick Dams are safe: Pet friendlyNon-toxicEnvironmentally safe.Optional- great soil additive to help retain moisture- cut open & spread/ blend contents on lawn or garden (NOTE- will be VERY slippery until it degrades & disappears) From the Manufacturer Protect your home or property in times of flooding with Quick Dam Flood Barriers. Quick Dams expand and activate on contact with water. Just lay them in place and let the water do the rest. Absorb contain and divert problem water away from your home and property, before it becomes a problem. Keep some on hand for emergency situations. Use around doorways, garages, leaking tanks, construction projects, anywhere water is a problem.

Color: Black


Brand: Quick Dam


Material: Super Absorbent Powder


Item Thickness: 3.5 inches


Water Resistance Level: Waterproof


Item Weight: 1.4 pounds


Number of Items: 2


Recommended Uses For Product: Emergency Preparedness


Product Dimensions: 60"L x 3.5"W


Included Components: (2) 5ft Flood Barriers


Brand Name: Quick Dam


Included Components: (2) 5ft Flood Barriers


UPC: 610585906224 006105859062


Global Trade Identification Number: 24


Manufacturer Warranty Description: Free from manufacturing defects.


Item Highlight: Flood Water Management Use to control, contain and divert flood water away from your property


Manufacturer: Quick Dam


Number of Packs: 2


Unit Count: 10 Feet


Item Type Name: Quick Dam 5ft Flood Barrier


Model Number: QD65-2


Manufacturer Part Number: QD65-2


Item Thickness: 3.5 inches


Item Weight: 1.4 pounds


Number of Items: 2


Item Dimensions L x W: 60"L x 3.5"W


Size: (Pack of 2)


Water Resistance Level: Waterproof


Recommended Uses For Product: Emergency Preparedness


Material Type: Super Absorbent Powder


Color: Black


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    • These things are magic!
Size Name: (Pack of 2) Style: 2 pack
I bought these because my lanai floods a bit during rainy season in Florida. I have to say I am surprised by how well these work. They absorb the water and somehow it just stays inside without the surface of the things becoming wet. They expand and puff up and then just stay put blocking more water. I am leaving them in place until the end of the season and will just step over the 3 inch height after they have absorbed water. They say it takes them a long time to dry out, but I don't care because they work! And they are affordable! Very light weight and easy to place. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2026 by Old later middle aged woman
    • Post Irma Review - 5 stars with a caveat
Size Name: 8 Pack Style: 8 pack
Ok, so I got these RIGHT before Irma. I mean, literally at the 11th hour. I actually paid extra over regular Prime shipping to have them Overnighted and for some dastardly reason whomever shipped them put signature required on the low-value package and I MISSED the delivery and was not able to pick them up at my local UPS until the next day which was super-stressful, and only possible because the storm slowed down and changed course enough that it bought me the time to still deploy them. None of this is the fault of the product itself, of course, I only mention it here in case anyone else is in a similar situation and is ordering them last minute, be careful about that signature-required pitfall for overnight shipments. *Amazon did refund the extra I paid for overnight shipping.* As for the product itself, I waver between giving it four or five stars. I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt and give it 5 for now, because the minor insufficiencies I detect in the product MAY be due to my user error. It did not swell up evenly along its entire length, despite the fact that the entire length was definitely heavily rained on. I used them for my two-car garage door, my back porch, and to protect a feed room in a barn. None of these 3 locations have experienced actual water intrusion in the past, however, I have had water inch frighteningly close in past storms, and with images of Harvey fresh on my mind, I knew if we had anything even approaching half of what Harvey was, I was in for some deep trouble. Turns out, other than just the typical puddling I get in these areas, there was no real flooding threat from Irma for my area. So, although I can't boast that these Quick Dams saved my property from a great flood, I can testify that they do work because everywhere that I put them, they did stop what water there was from passing through them. I am just slightly concerned/puzzled about the parts that did not swell. Would they have swelled if the flooding had been more substantial? Or is that part of the dam defective? I don't know. I did read in a review on another one of this manufacturer's products that you should wet the dam with a hose first before use. The manufacturer includes NO instructions in the box, so I don't know if this makes a difference or not. Water is water, right? I will add the following tip that if you are expecting a flash flood, weighting down the ends of these dams with sandbags or cement blocks is a must, because they are very light, and I could see them being swept/blown away before they absorb enough water to be heavy enough to stay put. So, in that context, I would believe that wetting them down first is a good idea. But, again, I don't know about the failure of some parts of my dams to swell as I would think they should. Another insider tip, I had posted the question to the manufacturer if these dams could be cut to fit. I got the short answer "No, they can't, that will ruin them." Well, I had an extra and could afford to risk one, so I did. I of course double stitched a channel at the cut point before cutting it in half. I can confirm that cutting them in half does not ruin them and they work as normal. It is possible that the manufacturer's representative assumed that I did not have the ability to sew the ends and thought I was going to just cut one in half which I guess would allow the hydrophilic powder to leak out. Hence the apparent misinformation. I am currently using the short piece I cut under a stall door at the end of my barn aisle that frequently gets water leaking in from horses being hosed off at the washrack adjacent to it. For that alone, it works great and is a better solution to anything else I have found in 20 years of dealing with that problem. So that was my second reason to tip my review in favor of 5 stars for this product. Final point I'll make: be aware these dams aren't that high. When fully expanded it looks like they would keep no more than 2 or 3 inches of water out. As we all know, that alone can be a lifesaver. But don't count on them handling any more than that. I don't know why, but I was expecting them to be taller based on the pictures. Guess that was just my misconception. I wouldn't so much call them "flood control dams" as I would "creeping water dams". If I ever use them in a subsequent water event, I will update my review accordingly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2017 by Polomare
    • Does the job
Size Name: (Pack of 2) Style: 2 pack
Worked very well and kept water at bay. Wish it would have lasted longer, it did bust open. Shouldn't have had to deal with the water to begin with but thats not this products fault.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026 by Katelyn Tanner
    • Still working after 3 years! Made in the USA!
Size Name: (Pack of 2) Style: 2 pack
These work great for blocking water from running under an outside basement door. Had them for a couple years and used them at lease a few weeks out of every year since having them and they're still working. Even if i lay them out without soaking them and just let the rain water do its thing they still form a tight barrier. They look like great and are made of tough material, heavy and stable once fully soaked. I have 2 of the 5ft pieces and i overlap them parallel for a solid seal. Made in the USA! Not much more expensive than the foreign junk. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2026 by RedOne
    • It worked as intended. Perfect for water diversion.
Size Name: (Pack of 2) Style: 2 pack
We purchased this product 8 years ago for emergency use. Today was the day we needed it and it worked like intended. Perfect! Didn't take long to expand and divert water. Even if I can't reuse it, it worked perfectly.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2026 by Frank J.
    • They work well if weighted down
Size Name: (Pack of 2) Style: 2 pack
Follow the directions, and they work really well. Used them during the flash floods in July, and they saved us from water overflow. But absolutely do weight them down, or they will float away on you. I used bricks spaced about a foot and a half apart on the shorter tube side.
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2026 by ReadingFury
    • Still absorbed water after 5 years!!
Size Name: (Pack of 2) Style: 2 pack
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Purchased 02/2019 Reviewed 03/2024. This is a durability & performance review. I bought some Quick Dam products back in 2019 because I was looking for water containment products due to either heavy rain or possible burst pipes or plumbing problems. I used two of the 6ft long tubes during a heavy rain storm. I then laid the tubes out on my backyard patio in full sun afterwards when they were fully expanded & after several days they were dried out. Instead of throwing them away, I just put them in the garage on the floor out of the way. What's the saying, Out of Sight = Out of Mind? Well, they were forgotten! Enter tropical storm Hilary = Our area was to receive a tropical storm, something that has never happened during my 60+ year residency in this area. News channels were telling us to prepare & showing people filling up sand bags -- A light bulb moment went off in my head, Would those tubes still work? I had one area of my house, an enclosed patio with a sliding door that always seem to collect water during downpours because my ground (soil) is so hard where I live that it takes a while for water to be absorbed into the ground. In previous rains, I'd been ok - water would build up & then absorb into ground - but those were rains where the downpour would be on & off during the day - this projected storm would be extremely heavy rain. It was heavy, water came down in sheets non-stop for hours & hours! I had taken the tubes out of the garage & put one of the tubes in front of the slider - as you can see in the picture taken after the storm - it swelled up & still worked after 5 years -- it says on the product bag the item can be reused for months - but this sat in a garage where the temperature during the summer is over 100 degrees, and it still worked & did not completely degrade & dry out. I have recently purchased some more of these so I will be prepared again; if I had any doubts about this product working, after performing during Hilary, they are gone. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024 by CDB
    • Drying out time is forever!
Size Name: (Pack of 2) Style: 2 pack
The flood barrier technically works. However, you would need many to ward off water from any real flooding. The bigger issues is the amount of time it takes the product to dry out. I live in Phoenix and had purchased to use at the entrance of my patio during our heavy rains. When I used them 8 days ago for a couple hours. Then picked them up and laid out to dry outdoors with low humidity and temperatures over 100. Over a week later and the silica is still not dried out. If it is not dried out yet in AZ, I cannot image in other climates how long they would take to dry. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2025 by Brenda S.

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