Erosion and Sediment Control Tip #70

 

Sediment Basins and Detention/Retention Basins have embankments that are prone to fail when not properly designed and installed.  Failure most times is related to the pipe through the embankment. It could be the wrong pipe, improper pipe placement, poor compaction around the pipe, lack of seepage control, or many other causes. Remember that the ponding of water, no matter how small, is an inherent danger to downstream property and needs to be done right. 

 

Perry L Oakes, PE

Program Coordinator

AL Erosion and Sediment Control Program

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