“…The presence of dams mainly affects the transport of particles larger than 4 microns, while the transport of clay (particles smaller than 4 microns) is relatively unaffected (Anselmetti et al, 2007). Furthermore, numerous bio-geochemical processes occur in the sediment and modify the nature and structure of the sediment material (Lopez, 2009). Greater variety and intensity of these processes lead to greater chemical heterogeneity of the sediment (Kienel & Kumke, 2002, Kumke et al, 2005.…”