Where do you fill sandbags?

Where do you fill sandbags?

A properly filled sand bag should weigh between 35-40 lbs. Overfilled bags and bags tied too low leave gaps in sandbag levee allowing water to seep through. An overfilled sandbag can weigh 70 – 75 lbs. Sandbags should be placed flat on ground, overlapped, tamped into place, and stair stepped.

Can you fill sandbags with dirt?

A: A heavy bodied or sandy soil is most desirable for filling sandbags, but any usable material at or near the site has definite advantages. Coarse sand could leak out through the weave in the bag. To prevent this, double bag the material.