According to Wikipedia, a floodplain is an area of land adjacent to a river. Floodplains stretch from the banks of a river channel to the base of the enclosing valley, and experience flooding during periods of high discharge. The soils usually consist of clays, … Continue reading →
According to Wikipedia, stoplogs are removable barriers placed within grooves or guides in hydraulic structures to control water flow and water levels. Individual sections can be added or removed as needed, allowing operators to temporarily block or regulate the movement of … Continue reading →
According to the City of Waxahachie stormwater standards, detention ponds must include engineered outlet structures to control release rates. These structures reduce downstream flooding and match pre-development runoff conditions.
Continue reading →According to Wikipedia, storm drain (or storm sewer drain) is infrastructure designed to drain excess rain and ground water from impervious surfaces such as paved streets, car parks, parking lots, foot paths, sidewalks and roofs. Storm drains vary in design … Continue reading →