On the left side of the image stand two circular steel bases, atop a flat, beige ground. To the right is a short basin, covered in a black liner, with opaque liquid at the bottom of it.

EARTH-GUARD Earthen Dike Containment

Your Simple Solution for Large-Scale Operations

An EARTH-GUARD earthen dike is ideal for those dealing with petroleum and fuel, fertilizer, and bulk chemicals. These systems have the largest footprint of our containment systems, but if you have the space, they’re also the most cost-effective.

We know that every state has its own permits and regulations when it comes to handling hazardous substances, and we’re prepared to meet—and exceed—those demands. We have a professional engineer who can certify each design in most of the upper Midwest states.

Product Specifications

We’ve professionally engineered and installed hundreds of EARTH-GUARD systems, always keeping in mind rainwater management. Each system is designed to keep your tanks dry while giving a place for rainwater to flow and be managed. Our earthen dikes include a filter to keep outside substances, like rocks, from falling into the lower pooling basins.

Key Benefits

Large tank farms get the greatest benefits from earthen dike systems. They’re a simple, lower-cost solution that’s easy to build. In any industry, you can get a reliable solution for your large-scale containment needs.

EARTH-GUARD systems are designed for the user, which means you’ll always be able to maintain your system. And if you have any questions, we’re here to answer.

Why Choose EARTH-GUARD?

At J.C. Ramsdell Enviro Services, Inc., we fabricate and install synthetic geomembrane liners for any type of earthen dike system. This customized approach gives you a liner that fits specifically within your system, protecting your operation and the surrounding land from spills or leaks.

EARTH-GUARD systems are available as self-install prefabricated liners or as a turnkey design. Just give us a call and let us know of your site’s constraints, tank sizes, and other details: we’ll get to work designing a solution based on your scenario.

We’re here to help you get what you need and keep your operation running for years to come.

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Ethanol Tank Farms

A large white container tank sits in a shallow basin, with parts of the basin and earth above it is covered in a black liner.
Two white tanks with two gray grain bins. In the middle is a long, skinny stretch of black lining on the ground, held down with small rectangular objects.
A large, circular steel base sits on a dirt lot. In front of it on the ground is a long black liner.
An aerial shot of circular bases, sectioned off in a dirt lot. Two long black liners on the ground extend from the top to the bottom of the area that contains the bases.
Dirt with tire marks in it. Past the dirt pathway is a basin surrounded by dirt dikes. Part of the basin and the nearby higher ground is covered in a black liner, held down by small rectangular objects.
A shallow basin with a circular steel base at its bottom. A black liner covers the front part of the basin. A dirt path runs along the edge of the basin before it dips down. In the background is an ethanol plant with smoke coming out of its smokestack.
A shallow man-made basin with circular bases in it. A dirt lot surrounds it, with a trail showing where vehicles drive down into the basin.
An aerial shot of circular bases sitting in a dirt basin. There are two large bases at the top, with three large bases below, and another large base to their right. On the ground to the left of the basin are stacks of bins and other construction materials.
A shallow basin covered in a black liner. People are working on a portion of the basin in the background. On the ground above the basin is a semi with the JC Ramsdell logo on it.
A semi with the JC Ramsdell logo on its trailer is parked in front of a large basin, covered in a black liner. Past the basin is a gravel road, and past that is a ranch-style home.

Ethanol Tank Farm Expansions

On the following sites, we designed the expansion of their existing tank farm for additional storage:

Three tall white container tanks. The one closest is next to a circular base for a tank. Surrounding the area containing the tanks is a black lining on the ground, with a construction cone next to it.

Fertilizer Tank Farms

An aerial shot of a dirt basin in a gravel lot. At the far end of the basin is a black container tank. At the closer end is a black covering over the ground and rising slopes around it. In the far background is a large shed with multiple cars parked in the lot surrounding it.
A dirt lot with a slight depression, creating a basin. A trailer with the JC Ramsdell logo on it is to the right of the basin. At the front of the basin is a large black lining that runs along the ground and is held down by black objects.
A long black liner runs along the ground, held down by small rectangular black objects. To the left of it is a large, metal container tank that's rusted.
A large, shallow basin with two large white container tanks at the far end. At the front is a black liner that covers the ground and wall that fences in part of the basin. It's held down by rectangular black objects.
A wide dirt basin. At the far end sit two large, rusted container tanks. Closest to where the picture was taken is a black liner that covers the ground and the adjoining dike.
A wide basin with dirt, partially covered by a black liner that runs along the ground and adjoining dikes. Past the liner is a circular steel base. Past the basin on higher ground are large white container tanks.

Ponds and Lagoons

The following represent both aesthetic ponds and lagoons.

A short basin covered in a black liner, held down by black rectangular objects. To the left of the basin sits a dark blue semi-truck.
A rounded basin in a golf course. It's covered by a black liner, held down by round white objects. Beyond it, there is green grass, pine trees, and other tall trees without their leaves. A man next to a small red vehicle is walking by the basin.
A wide basin with dirt dikes surrounding it. The basin is covered with a black liner. At the far end, people are working on another basin. Past that is a semi-truck with the JC Ramsdell logo on its trailer, parked in front of a tree line.
A basin layered with a black liner that's held down by black objects. Next to the dirt basin on the level ground is a train on the train tracks. The sky is blue and scattered with white, fluffy clouds.
A large basin completely covered with a black liner. The liner is held down by multiple small white objects. On the level ground past the basin is a lush tree line.
A small, steep basin covered in a black liner. There is a pile of dirt sitting in the middle. A rock wall surrounds most of the basin. There is a lush forest beyond the basin.
A squared-off basin, covered in a black liner. The base of it is covered in sand. On the level ground beyond it is a chain-link fence, separating the area from a forest.
A grassy field with an oval-shaped basin, covered with a black liner. A small orange flag pokes out of the ground before the basin. Past the basin is a line of pine trees on a small hill.

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