SW6210505_O&M 1_20210524

Permit Number:
(to be provided by DWQ)
Drainage Area Number:
Wet Detention Basin Operation and Maintenance Agreement
I will keep a maintenance record on this BMP. This maintenance record will be kept in a
log in a known set location. Any deficient BMP elements noted in the inspection will be
corrected, repaired or replaced immediately. These deficiencies can affect the integrity
of structures, safety of the public, and the removal efficiency of the BMP.
The wet detention basin system is defined as the wet detention basin,
pretreatment including forebays and the vegetated filter if one is provided.
This system (check one):
❑ does ❑ does not incorporate a vegetated filter at the outlet.
This system (check one):
❑ does ❑ does not incorporate pretreatment other than a forebay.
Important maintenance procedures:
- Immediately after the wet detention basin is established, the plants on the
vegetated shelf and perimeter of the basin should be watered twice weekly if
needed, until the plants become established (commonly six weeks).
- No portion of the wet detention pond should be fertilized after the first initial
fertilization that is required to establish the plants on the vegetated shelf.
- Stable groundcover should be maintained in the drainage area to reduce the
sediment load to the wet detention basin.
- If the basin must be drained for an emergency or to perform maintenance, the
flushing of sediment through the emergency drain should be minimized to the
maximum extent practical.
- Once a year, a dam safety expert should inspect the embankment.
After the wet detention pond is established, it should be inspected once a month and
within 24 hours after every storm event greater than 1.0 inches (or 1.5 inches if in a
Coastal County). Records of operation and maintenance should be kept in a known set
location and must be available upon request.
Inspection activities shall be performed as follows. Any problems that are found shall
be repaired immediately.
BMP element:
Potentialproblem:
How I will remediate theproblem:
The entire BMP
Trash/debris is present.
Remove the trash/debris.
The perimeter of the wet
Areas of bare soil and/or
Regrade the soil if necessary to
detention basin
erosive gullies have formed.
remove the gully, and then plant a
ground cover and water until it is
established. Provide lime and a
one-time fertilizer application.
Vegetation is too short or too
Maintain vegetation at a height of
long.
approximately six inches.
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Permit Number:
(to be provided by DWQ)
Drainage Area Number:
BMP element:
Potential problem:
How I will remediate the problem:
The inlet device: pipe or
The pipe is clogged.
Unclog the pipe. Dispose of the
Swale
sediment off -site.
The pipe is cracked or
Replace the pipe.
otherwise damaged.
Erosion is occurring in the
Regrade the Swale if necessary to
Swale.
smooth it over and provide erosion
control devices such as reinforced
turf matting or riprap to avoid
future problems with erosion.
The forebay
Sediment has accumulated to
Search for the source of the
a depth greater than the
sediment and remedy the problem if
original design depth for
possible. Remove the sediment and
sediment storage.
dispose of it in a location where it
will not cause impacts to streams or
the BMP.
Erosion has occurred.
Provide additional erosion
protection such as reinforced turf
matting or riprap if needed to
prevent future erosion problems.
Weeds are present.
Remove the weeds, preferably by
hand. If pesticide is used, wipe it on
the plants rather than spraying.
The vegetated shelf
Best professional practices
Prune according to best professional
show that pruning is needed
practices
to maintain optimal plant
health.
Plants are dead, diseased or
Determine the source of the
dying.
problem: soils, hydrology, disease,
etc. Remedy the problem and
replace plants. Provide a one-time
fertilizer application to establish the
ground cover if a soil test indicates
it is necessary.
Weeds are present.
Remove the weeds, preferably by
hand. If pesticide is used, wipe it on
the plants rather than spraying.
The main treatment area
Sediment has accumulated to
Search for the source of the
a depth greater than the
sediment and remedy the problem if
original design sediment
possible. Remove the sediment and
storage depth.
dispose of it in a location where it
will not cause impacts to streams or
the BMP.
Algal growth covers over
Consult a professional to remove
50% of the area.
and control the algal growth.
Cattails, phragmites or other
Remove the plants by wiping them
invasive plants cover 50% of
with pesticide (do not spray).
the basin surface.
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Permit Number:
(to be provided by DWQ)
Drainage Area Number:
BMP element:
Potential problem:
How I will remediate the problem:
The embankment
Shrubs have started to grow
Remove shrubs immediately.
on the embankment.
Evidence of muskrat or
Use traps to remove muskrats and
beaver activity is present.
consult a professional to remove
beavers.
A tree has started to grow on
Consult a dam safety specialist to
the embankment.
remove the tree.
An annual inspection by an
Make all needed repairs.
appropriate professional
shows that the embankment
needs repair. (if applicable)
The outlet device
Clogging has occurred.
Clean out the outlet device. Dispose
of the sediment off -site.
The outlet device is damaged
Repair or replace the outlet device.
The receiving water
Erosion or other signs of
Contact the local NC Division of
damage have occurred at the
Water Quality Regional Office, or
outlet.
the 401 Oversight Unit at 919-733-
1786.
The measuring device used to determine the sediment elevation shall be such
that it will give an accurate depth reading and not readily penetrate into
accumulated sediments.
When the permanent pool depth reads _85.50 feet in the main pond, the
sediment shall be removed.
When the permanent pool depth reads _85.50 feet in the forebay, the sediment
shall be removed.
BASIN DIAGRAM
(fill in the blanks)
Permanent Pool Elevation 90.50
Sediment Removal E . 85.50 APeanen Pool
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ume Sediment Removal Elevation 85.50 Volume
Bottom Elevatio 84.50 n.
---------------------------ment Bottom Elevation 84.50 1-ft n
Storage Sedimei
Storage
FOREBAY MAIN POND
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