Abstract: This invention relates to an inflatable dam assembly. The assembly includes a combined inflation, sealing and anchoring arrangement for a self-supporting dam. The inflatable dam assembly has an inflatable membrane and structure for inflating the membrane. An anchoring element operably engages with the inflatable membrane. A duct houses the anchoring element and provides at least a part of said membrane. The duct includes retaining structure configured to retain the anchoring element within the duct. In use, the anchoring element is moveable relative to the duct in a first direction towards the retaining means and in a second direction away from the retaining structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to an inflatable dam assembly. In particular, this invention relates to a combined inflation, sealing and anchoring arrangement for a self-supporting dam for protecting buildings and property from rising flood water. An inflatable dam assembly comprises an inflatable membrane; means for inflating said membrane; an anchoring element operably engaged with the inflatable membrane; and a duct for housing the anchoring element and at least a part of said membrane, the duct comprising retaining means configured to retain the anchoring element within the duct, wherein, in use, the anchoring element is moveable relative to the duct in a first direction towards the retaining means and in a second direction away from the retaining means.