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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW6220301_Long Point SHWT Soils_20221116Scott 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 December 6, 2021 Re: Seasonal High -Water Table Identification and Soil Infiltration Rates: Long Point Road. Moore County, NC (PIN 00031445) Soil conditions and infiltration rates were evaluated and measured on the above -referenced property within the proposed storm water BMP device. Work was conducted in accordance with Parts A-2 and C- 1 of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Stormwater Design Manual. Soil samples were evaluated with a hand auger. SEASONAL HIGH WATER TABLE IDENTIFICATION 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 SHWT 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 (mat) Soils within the proposed stormwater BMP device typical of those within the Candor Sand series. Candor Sands are very deep and excessively drained soils with moderately high rates of permeability. Infiltration rates were measured to determine the suitability for installation of a stormwater infiltration BMP. 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 the proposed Stormwater BMP Device is shown in the table below. BMP Device Cite #1 SHWT Munsell Color Ksat #1 _ Ksat #2 Ksat #3 Ksat #4 feet below Notation round surface 4.5' SY 8/1 N/A N/A N/A N/A SHWT 2.5Y 7/1 elevation: 251.5' Scott Cole, NCLSS 312 Copples Road Ext Asheboro, NC 27205 (336) 460-4554 BMP Device Site #2 SHWT Munsell Color Ksat #1 Ksat #2 Ksat #3 Ksat #4 feet below Notation round surface 10, SY 8/1 N/A N/A N/A N/A SHWT 2.5Y 7/1 elevation: 243' BMP Device Site #3 SHWT Munsell Color Ksat #1 Ksat #2 Ksat #3 Ksat #4 feet below Notation round surface 7.3' SY 8/1 0-40" 40-50" 50-88" N/A SHWT 2.5Y 7/1 LS/SL Perched SL elevation: 241' 22" / hour Water 8" / hour Not Measured 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 you, Scott Cole North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist BMP Site #1 SHWT: 55" (4.5) bgs SHWT Elevation: 251.5' / Ksat: Not evaluated 0.0 CINI .�. a � � N BMP Site #2 .�/ Nlz SHWT: 120" (10') bgs `f SHWT Elevation: 243' Ksat: Not evaluated 252� N % a i k ' BMP Site 93 �i SHWT: 88" (7.3') bgs SHWT Elevation: 241 Ksat 0-40" (3.3') LS/SL: 22" / hour >a, Ksat 40-50" SCL with mottles: perched water NOT Measured a Ksat 50-88" (4.2'-12') SL: 8" / hour 1263 r' 290 \ 240 1 inch = 200 feet -- - ---