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Another name for a Yard Inlet

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Structer01

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Apr 30, 2022
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I am trying to find another name for what we always called a Yard Inlet. It is an inlet that captures stormwater flowing along the ground (not pavement) and has a 4'x4' concrete pedestal top with throat openings all the way around it on each side. This is a big ugly thing, not one of those little plastic grate inlets sometimes used on golf courses. I need a detail of this inlet and can't find anything under the name Yard Inlet. What else would they be called? And, if you know where I can find a detail of such an inlet it would be most appreciated. Thank you.
 
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