00450686

Component

http://onlinepubs.trb.org...s/trr/1984/995/995-006.pdf

https://scholar.google.co...cker&publication_year=1984

The effectiveness of stormwater detention is discussed in terms of quantity, water quality, and institutional constraints; and research needs are identified. The results of a study by the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District in Denver, Colorado, are presented to assess the effectiveness of random on-site detention in controlling flow rates along major drainageways. The study consisted of modeling an actual 7.85-mile2 watershed in the Denver area under the 2-, 10-, and 100-yr rainstorm scenarios. The study suggests for the Denver region that random on-site detention has the potential of being reasonably effective in controlling the 10- and 100-yr flows along major drainageways. It also suggests that random onsite detention may not be effective in controlling frequently occurring flows such as runoff from 2-yr or smaller storms. The authors also discuss the design accuracy of stormwater systems and that institutional structure is needed to ensure the design, construction, and the continued operation of detention facilities. They conclude that such a structure is a must if detention is to be an effective part of the total stormwater management program.

Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Water Quality.

00450954

HS-038 995

pp 43-49

1984

Transportation Research Record

0309038049

Print

Figures (9) ; References (23)

Flow control (Air traffic control); Rainfall; Recreational vehicles; Roadside rest areas; Sludge (Deposit); Time duration; Volume

Long term

Design; Environment; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure

TRIS, TRB

Feb 28 1986 12:00AM

• ICE JAMS AT HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES--CAUSES AND REMEDIAL MEASURES
• IMPROVED PERCOLATION TEST FOR SEPTIC TANK LEACH FIELD SYSTEM
• IOWA DESIGN MANUAL FOR LOW WATER STREAM CROSSINGS
• ONSITE DISPOSAL OF RESTROOM AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WASTES
• SEMI-ARID STORM HYETOGRAPH PROPERTIES IN WYOMING
• TREATABILITY OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WASTEWATER IN SEPTIC SYSTEMS AT HIGHWAY REST AREAS