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Dry ponds are recommended as flood control structures to accommodate occasional excess overflow downstream of other structural BMPs. They should be integrated into the landscape as useful, accessible public space. | Dry ponds are recommended as [[flood control]] structures to accommodate occasional excess overflow downstream of other structural BMPs. They should be integrated into the landscape as useful, accessible public space. | ||
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<math>A_{pond}=\frac{\left (RVC_T\times A_{catchment}\right)}{\left ( q\times t_{drawdown}\right )}</math> | <math>A_{pond}=\frac{\left (RVC_T\times A_{catchment}\right)}{\left ( q\times t_{drawdown}\right )}</math> | ||
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Revision as of 02:17, 23 September 2017
Also known as infiltration basins.
Overview[edit]
Dry ponds are recommended as flood control structures to accommodate occasional excess overflow downstream of other structural BMPs. They should be integrated into the landscape as useful, accessible public space.
Design[edit]
Sizing
The surface storage volume of a dry pond is simply determined:
