SUITABILITY ANALYSIS, SITING CHECK DAMS, FLOOD PRONE AREAS

Flooding poses a significant challenge to Ugbowo and its environs, causing environmental degradation and socio-economic losses. This study aims to mitigate flooding through a comprehensive check dams uitability analysis using GIS and remote sensing techniques. Key criteria considered include landcover(21%), rainfall (18%), drainage density(16%), elevation(17%), slope(15%), and soil type(13%). Results indicate that 11.46% of the area is highly suitable, predominantly in the south eastern region, 87.32% moderately suitable, mainly in central and western areas, and 1.22% with low suitability in the northern section. The primary factors influencing suit ability are land use /cover, rainfall patterns, andd rainage density. Recommendations include structural elevation, run off management, site-specific check dam design, and additional flood mitigation measure stoen hance flood resilience and water shed management. This study provides a frame work for optimizing check dam placement, thereby reducing flood risks and promoting sustainable water resource management in the region.