In order to guarantee the normal operation of Yanjiatai sluice gate, a gap exists in the layout scheme of the waterway regulation project of Zhoutian river. Due to the broadened local waterway, sediment deposits to form shallow ridges. A filter dam will be constructed in Zhoutian river (between Changmenxi and Xiongjiazhou of the waterway regulation project of Jingjiang, the Yangtze River) to reduce sediment deposition and minimize relevant effects on Yanjiatai sluice gate. The research focuses on the layout and structure type design, and provides a theoretical basis for the successful implementation of this project.