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Detention Pond by Rational Method
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A Google search for rational method detention basin turned up quite a few resources. This one looks like a good explanation:
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Just an FYI, that does not exist. Rational Method computes peak discharge and does not provide hydrograph which is needed for routing. There is a "Modified" Rational Method that is out there that tries to accomplish the hydrograph issue.
While I would switch over to using SCS instead of rational, there is a crude way to get close.
Rv = 0.05 + 0.9 * IA
Where: Rv = Runoff coefficient (unitless)
IA = Impervious fraction (unitless)
DV = 3630 * RD * RV * A
DV = Design volume (cu ft)
RD = Design storm depth (in)
A = Drainage area (ac)
Again, I would strongly suggest using another method if you are trying to design a detention pond.
Rv = 0.05 + 0.9 * IA
Where: Rv = Runoff coefficient (unitless)
IA = Impervious fraction (unitless)
DV = 3630 * RD * RV * A
DV = Design volume (cu ft)
RD = Design storm depth (in)
A = Drainage area (ac)
Again, I would strongly suggest using another method if you are trying to design a detention pond.
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