Jiuyuangou catchment is typical of the loess hilly and gully areas, and was identified as an experiment and demonstration base for soil and water conservation in 1953.Since then, comprehensive strategies have been carried out to control soil and water loss with the construction of sediment-storage dams as the main measure.In past 50 years, great achievements have been made in social and economic development and land productivity improvement.The experiences from and problems identified in the construction and operation of sediment-storage dams in Jiuyuangou catchment can provide scientific and technical support and guidance for the construction of sediment-storage dams in the loess hilly and gully areas in the future.