Explain detention or retention ponds - hydrology, Civil Engineering

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Explain Detention or Retention Ponds

Detention/Retention Ponds: Designed to reduce and contain the peak runoff from developed areas (more impervious). Attempt to limit the runoff rate to pre-development conditions to prevent flooding. Termed "equalization basins" in wastewater treatment plants to capture peak influent flows to prevent bypasses.   

 


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