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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW6210303_Watson Ridge Report 012121_20210329Scott Cole, NCLSS 312 Copples Road Ext Asheboro, NC 27205 (336) 460-4554 Double D Engineering, PLLC Attn: Mr. Lee Humphrey 150 S. Page Street Southern Pines, NC 28387 January 21, 2021 Re: Seasonal High -Water Table Identification and Soil Infiltration Rates: Watson Ridge; Harnett County NC Parcel 9557-57-4906 Soil conditions and infiltration rates were evaluated and measured on the above -referenced property within proposed storm water BMP devices. Work was conducted in accordance with Parts A-2 and C- I of the North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality Stormwater Design Manual. Soil samples were evaluated with a hand auger. SEASONAL HIGH WATER TABLE EI)ENTIFICATION Seasonal High Water Table depth is determined by field evaluation for soil wetness conditions which are indicated by the presence of redoximorphic (redox) features with a chroma of 2 or less (in Munsell color notation) in mottles or the horizon matrix. Colors of chroma 2 or less due to relic minerals from parent material (underlying rock), anaerobic activity created by placement of fill material, or soil textural class transitions (perched water) are not considered as indicators for seasonal high water. Upon determination of S14WT depth, an additional 6" will be deducted from the observed depth to account for capillary fringe water movement above the SHWT. Stormwater infiltration trenches are designed to ensure the lowest point is at least two feet above the Seasonal High Water Table (SHWT). SATURATED HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY MA Soils evaluated on this property are typical of those within the Candor Sand series (CaB), Blaney Loamy Sand series (BnB) and the Gilead Loamy Sand series (GaA). These soil series consist of deep, well drained soils with varying rates of permeability. Infiltration rates were measured to determine if soil conditions were suitable for the installation of stormwater infiltration trenches. Infiltration rates were measured using a Johnson Constant Head Permeameter. Measurements were recorded at varying intervals until equilibrium was reached. A summary of observations within each proposed Stonriwater BMP Device is shown in the tables below. BMIP Device Site #1 SHWT Munsell Color Ksat Ksat (inches below Notation (0-48"; SL/LS) (48"-72"; 2round surface) SCL/SC) 72" (elevation 2.5Y 8/1 18.15" / hour .545" / hour 365.5') 2.5Y 7/1 BMT Device Site #2 SHWT Munsell Color Ksat Ksat (inches below Notation (0-45"; LS) (45"-56"; ground surLace SCL/SC) 56" (elevation 2.5Y 8/1 20" / hour .545" / hour 332') Scott Cole, NCLSS 312 Copples Road Ext Asheboro, NC 2 7205 (336) 460-4554 BM[P Device Site #3 SHWT Munsell Color Ksat Ksat (inches below Notation (0-32"; LS) (32"-7219 surface) SCL/Sc) —eround Depths vary 2.5Y 8/1 18.15" / hour .545" / hour between 32"-72" 2.5Y 7/1 bgs. Note: BW site #3 has 181 of elevation change. Expansive clay layer present at depths ranging from 32-72" bgs. CONCLUSION Field evaluation of hydraulic conductivity provides estimations of soil infiltration rates; however, methods used to measure these rates can influence the results. Side walls of the bore hole are "smeared" by the soil auger as the hole is prepared and loose soil in the bottom of the hole is placed in suspension when water is applied; both of these factors negatively influence water infiltration rates. To help overcome these issues, after excavation of each infiltration trench, it is recommended the trench bottom and sidewalls be raked and dusted with pulverized limestone. These are practices that have been in place within the on -site wastewater industry to help loosen the soil and aid in restoration of soil structure. I am pleased to be of service in this matter and can be contacted at your convenience should you have any questions concerning information within this report. Thank ou, S_X, Scott Cole North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist 4P "N SOIL 000 - Vo" NN�Kjj,'M, ,45 W :A "N '.. .. " , I." I., . t?'I�,-..-.,-.I.. , ---. I — N . —S, 3� BMP Site #1 SHWT: 72" (6') bgs SHWT Elevation: 365.5' Ksat 0-48" (04) LS/SL: 18" hour Ksat 48"-72" (4'-6') SCUSC: .545" hour s, j J1. IS Y7 12 ji BMP Site #2 SHWT-. 56" (4.6') bgs j 4A o SHWT Elevation: 332' Ksat 0-45" (0-3.75") LS: 20" hour i Ksat 45"-56" (3.75'-4.7') SCUSC: .645" hour & ,3? �Pl', Ilk 100 ('7 /* 77' -j. '71 b # 'k j 1.11 . CD 1.4 0 BMP Site #3 SHWT: Varies (see note below) Irv, SHWT Elevation: Varies 049 ?7" NOTE: Approx. 18'elevation change in BMP area. SHWT depth varies from X- 6' bgs. C". 0-0 Expansive Clay layer encountered at varying depths within BMP area k Ave -I�r RL % KL 31,9 12 -10? 1 inch 250 feet '29ro 300 298 ')CA a I) 35o, Z, - v BMP Site #1 41 SHWT: 72" (W) bgs :8 SHWT Elevation: 365.5' .4 Ksat 0-48" (04) LS/SL: 18" hour Ksat 48"-72" (4'-6') SCLISC: .646" 1 hour j cP Y shwt BMP Site #2 S f44jls 56sc SHWT: 56" (4.6') bgs SHWT Elevation: 332' 75") LS: 20" /hour Ksat 0-45" (0-3. 56" (3.75'-4.7') SCUSC: .545" hour Ksat 45 - fA Is 56scl 41111: f, W Corner.' j I �XIOCIi451sxoscl d 4/- 0 zi LJ j W �19 BMP Site #3 "I 11f SHWT: Varies (see note below) IV a SHWT Elevation: Varies 116 I Lor '?61 NOTE: Approx. 18' elevation change in BMP area. SHWT depth varies ,#�l 2 Is sc t exp from 3'- 6' bgs. Expansive Clay layer encountered at 58s III I 70sh Als 45sel exp shwt n8 If 58sl 112 241s 36scl A s 11 s 32scl exp shwt 110" 1 inch 250 feet '296 Nkipt exp FW " X-1 shw/tE water shwt free water 0-) 0-0