Estimating Sediment Accumulation??
Estimating Sediment Accumulation??
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Can anyone give me some direction for how to calculate the anticipated amount of sediment accumulation within a stormwater detention basin?
Looking for any advice! Thanks.
Looking for any advice! Thanks.





RE: Estimating Sediment Accumulation??
RE: Estimating Sediment Accumulation??
Equation #1: for low density residential development (lot size greater than 1/4 acre). SV = [(76.6 x RA x TE) + (4.0 x DA x TE)] x T
Equation #2: for high density residential development (lot size less than or equal to 1/4 acre,
commercial or industrial land use.
SV = [(76.6 x RA x TED + (15.3 x DA x TE)) x T
where, SV = sediment volume (ft')
RA = area of roadway and parking lots (acres)
TE = basin trap efficiency (80% standard)
DA = contributing land use area (acres)
T = time (years)