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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW7081206_HISTORICAL FILE_20210712STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET POST -CONSTRUCTION PERMITS PERMIT NO. SW DOC TYPE ❑ CURRENT PERMIT ❑ APPROVED PLANS �! HISTORICAL FILE (❑. COMPLIANCE .EVALUATION INSPECTION DOC DATE(% L �pri YYYYMMDD wuro ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER serretary BRIAN WRENN Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality July 12, 2021 Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation Attention: Gary Ray, General Manager 125 Cooperative Way Hertford, NC 27944 Subject: Stormwater Permit Renewal Stormwater Management Permit SV 7081206 South Mills Subdivision Camden County Dear Mr. Ray: A Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources file review has determined that Stormwater Permit SV 7081206 for a stormwater treatment system consisting of a wet detention basin serving the South Mills Substation located on NC Hwy 343 in South Mills, NC expires on December 30, 2021. This is a reminder that permit renewal applications are due 180 days prior to expiration. We do not have a record of receiving a renewal application. Please submit a completed permit renewal application along with a $505.00 fee for permit renewal. Also, it was noted in the file review that a designer's certification that the project was constructed in accordance with the approved plans as required by the permit has not been submitted. Please include this with your application. Permit application forms for renewal can be found on our website at: https://deq. nc. gov/about/d ivisions/energy-m ineral-and-land- resources/stormwater/stormwater-program/post-construction-2. North Carolina General Statutes and the Coastal Stormwater rules require that this property be covered under a stormwater permit. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at (252) 948-3923. 1 will be glad to discuss this by phone or meet with you. If you would like, I can e-mail you a copy of the application forms. You can request a copy by e-mailing me at roger.thorpe a(incdenr.gov. Sincerely, Roger K Thorpe ✓� Environmental Engineer North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources IWashington Regional Office 1 943 Washington Square Mall t Washington, North Carolina 27889 ���' "•^°^^^^yin\ � 252.946,6481 'yIA &d Energy, Mineral & Land Resources ENVIRONMENTAL (DUALITY October 4, 2017 Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation Attention: Mr. Bradley V. Furr P.O. Box 69 Hertford, NC 27944 Dear Mr. Furr: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary TRACY DAVIS Director Subject: Stormwater Permit Inspection Stormwater Management Permit SW7081206 South Mills Substation Camden County On September 28, 2017, a stormwater compliance inspection was conducted at the wet detention pond serving the South Mills Substation located near South Mills, NC. State Stormwater permit SW7081206 was issued on February 18, 2009 for the construction and operation of a wet detention pond to treat stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces on the site. Section II 6. of permit SW7081206 requires that upon completion and prior to operation of the permitted facility, a certification must be received from an appropriate designer for the system installed certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. Please submit the required certification within 60 days. Failure to comply with a permit subjects the owner to assessment of civil penalties. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at (252) 948-3923. Sincerely, Ro er K. Thorpe Environmental Engineer Nothing Compares._ Stale of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy. Mineral and Land Resralrces Washinntnn RenirnaalOf(iar 9M13 Wavhinnlnn Snun re Mall I Washinmmn. 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SCALE: 1' = 2000' FILE: 6325_W DATE REVISION a � �,r�✓ USGS-1 ;z JOB NO. 477-6325 i y ?z* ALBEMARLE ELECTRIC MMEMBERSHIP CORPORATION HERTFORD, NORTH CAROLINA STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SOUTH MILLS 115 kV TO 15 x 25 kV SUBSTATION .a- SEAL r_ 033726 111100 Booth & Associates, Inc. f 2 (0 2 Da 8 Consulting Engineers 1011 Schaub Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 ©December 2008 ALBEMARLE ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION HERTFORD, NORTH CAROLINA SOUTH MILLS 115 kV TO 15 x 25 kV SUBSTATION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 1.0 PURPOSE The purpose of the Stormwater Management Plan is to establish stormwater management requirements and controls to prevent surface water quality degradation to the extent practical in the streams and other bodies of water located in the Pasquotank River Basin. This plan is to protect and safeguard the general health, safety, and welfare of the local and neighboring communities. Best Management Practices (BMPs) along with several other stormwater management and erosion sediment control practices have been implemented in the design in order to achieve this goal. 2.0 DEFINITIONS Best Management Practices (BMPs) — A structural or non-structural management -based practice used singularly or in combination to reduce non -point source input to receiving waters in order to achieve water quality protection goals. ➢ Non-structural BMPs —Non-engineering methods to control the amount of non -point source pollution. These may include land -use controls and vegetated buffers. ➢ Structural BMPs — Engineered structures that are designed to reduce the delivery of pollutants from their source or to divert contaminants away from the waterbody. Conveyance — The process of moving water from one place to another. Curve Number — An index that represents the amount of runoff from the combined hydrologic effect of soil, land use, agricultural land treatment class, hydrologic condition, and antecedent soil moisture. Curve numbers have a range of 0 to 100. Design Storm — A rainfall event of specific depth or intensity (i.e. 3.12 inches or 4.80 inches/hour) and return frequency (e.g., 1-year storm) that is used to calculate runoff volume and peak discharge rate. Detain — To store and slowly release storm water runoff following precipitation by means of a surface depression or tank and an outlet structure. Detention structures are commonly used for pollutant removal, water storage, and peak flow reduction. 06-6483-SC06/447 -I- Boodi ®December 2008 OC18tPS Evaporation — The change by which any substance is converted from a liquid state and carried off in vapor. Floodplain — An area adjacent to a stream or river where water overflows its banks during high flow events.. Ground Water — The supply of fresh water found beneath the earth's surface (usually in aquifers) that provides base flow to streams and rivers and is often used for supplying wells and springs. The inflow to a ground water reservoir is called ground water recharge. Hydrograph — A graphic plot of changes in the flow of water or in the elevation of water level plotted against time. Hydrologic Cycle (Water Cycle) — The cycle of water movement from the atmosphere to the earth and back to the atmosphere through various processes. Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) — See Soil Group definition. Hydrology — The science dealing with the properties, distribution and circulation of water. Impervious Surface — A surface that cannot be penetrated by water such as pavement or rock and prevents infiltration, thus generating runoff. Integrated Management Practices (IMP) — A LID practice or combination of practices that are the most effective and practicable (including technology, economic, and institutional considerations) means of controlling the pre -development site hydrology. Low Impact Development (LID) — The integration of site ecology and environmental goals and requirements into all phases of urban planning and design from the individual residential, commercial, and industrial lot level to the entire watershed. Infiltration - The passage of water through the soil surface into the soil. Permeability — The property of a soil to transmit water under a gradient. It is measured by the quantity of water passing through a unit cross section, in a unit time, under a hydraulic gradient. Receiving Waters — A river, ocean, stream, or other watercourse into which runoff from precipitation is discharged. Recharge — The addition of water into the ground water via the surface of the ground. 06-6483-SC06/447 -2- B90th ®December 2008 fr SO 18tPS Retain — To capture and hold storm water runoff following precipitation by means of a surface depression allowing the water to infiltrate into the soil, evaporate and possibly transport thus reducing the hydrologic and pollution impacts downstream. Retention structures are commonly used for pollutant removal, water storage, and peak flow reduction. Riprap — A facing layer (protective cover) of stones placed to prevent erosion or the sloughing off of a structure or embankment of a waterbody. Runoff — Water from a precipitation event that flows across the ground surface. Runoff carries non -point source pollutants to receiving streams. Sediment — The layer of soil, sand and minerals at the bottom of surface water, such as streams, lakes, and rivers that may absorb contaminants. Sedimentation — The removal, transport, and deposition of detached soil particles by flowing water or wind. Siltation — The deposition of finely divided soil and rock particles upon the bottom of a waterbody. Site Fingerprinting — A development approach that places land disturbing activities away from environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, steep slopes, etc.), future open spaces, tree save areas, future restoration areas, and temporary and permanent vegetative forest buffer zones. Ground disturbance is confined to areas where structures, roads, and rights -of -ways will exist after construction is completed. Soil Group —Hydrologic Soil Groups (HSG) are used to estimate runoff from precipitation. Soils not protected by vegetation are placed in one of four (4) groups on the basis of the intake of water (infiltration) after the soils have been wetted and have received precipitation from long duration storms. Group A soils have a high infiltration rate and usually include course sand and gravel. Group B soils have a moderate infiltration rate and include soils with moderately fine to coarse texture. Group C soils have a slow infiltration rate and include soils that have a moderately fine to fine texture. Group D soils have a very slow infiltration rate and include fine textured clays (Soil Conservation Service, 1986). Soil Moisture — Water diffused in the soil. It is found in the upper part of the zone of aeration where water is discharged by transpiration from plants or by soil evaporation. Stormwater— Water that runs across the surface of the ground during and after precipitation events. Swale — An open depression or wide, shallow ditch that intermittently contains or conveys runoff. Can be used as BMP to detain and filter runoff. 06-6483-SC06/447 -3- Booth ®December 2008 fy O 1 tCS Time of Concentration (Tc) — The time required for runoff to travel from the hydraulically most distant point (in time) in the watershed, to the point of interest in the watershed. Total Suspended Solids (TSS) — Total suspended matter in water, which is commonly expressed as a concentration in terms of milligrams per liter or parts per million. Travel Time (Tt) — The time it takes water to travel from one location to another in a watershed. It is a component of the time of concentration (Tc). Treatment Train —A series of BMPs or natural features, each designated to treat runoff that are implemented together to maximize pollutant removal effectiveness. Water Table — The upper surface of a zone of saturation or ground water. Watershed — The area of land that contributes surface runoff to a waterbody. Wetlands — An area (including swamp, marsh, bog, prairie pothole, or similar area) that is typically inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support the growth and regeneration of vegetation requiring an abundant water source. 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 The purpose of this project is to construct a 115 to 15 x 25 kV substation for Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation to satisfy the electrical needs of the surrounding area. The substation will consist of typical structures and equipment associated with an electrical substation. The substation will be enclosed by a chain link fence and the ground cover within the fence will be stone. 3.2 The total property area is 3.24 acres with an encumbrance of 0.30 acres for a proposed forty foot (40'-0") private access easement that parallels the northern property line. Of this area, 2.62 acres will be disturbed and once construction is complete, 1.39 acres will be impervious. The site is located in South Mills, North Carolina along N.C. Highway 343 approximately''A mile south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and N.C. Highway 343. 4.0 PRE -DEVELOPED SITE CONDITIONS The proposed South Mills 115 kV to 15 x 25 kV Substation is located in Camden County and the Pasquotank River Basin. The site is also located in the Tidewater Coastal Plains physiographic region and consists of silt loam. The depth to water table lists average depths of zero to six inches (0" — 6 "). 06-6483-SC06/447 -4- Booth ®December 2008 OC at2S The landscape consists of a fallowed farm field with drainage ditches on three (3) sides of the proposed site. The site's slope is minimal ranging from 0.5 to 1.5% in the northwest direction. 5.0 POST DEVELOPMENT SITE CONDITIONS The post developed site will consist of approximately 2.62 t acres of disturbed area. Two gravel access drives will connect the South Mills 115 kV to 15 x 25 kV Substation to NC 343. The drive will be a minimum of twenty feet (20'-0") wide and consist of twelve inches (12") of compacted crusher run. The substation surface will contain a ground cover of three inches (3") of one and one-half inch (1 %') washed stone with a base of three inches (3") of crusher -run. The site.will be graded with a one percent (1%) slope to force stormwater runoff in sheet flow into a grass -lined channel. The grass -lined channel will then divert the stormwater into a wet detention basin that will have a three foot (T-0") deep permanent pool and release the one and one-half inch (I %z") storm over a course of two (2) to five (5) days through a twelve inch (12") PVC pipe. The basin has been sized to handle all storms ranging from the one and one-half inch (1 %") storm through the 100 —Year Storm. The stored water will be released through a concrete riser -barrel and an emergency spillway weir system with Riprap Outlet Protection. Reinforced concrete pipe culverts will be installed under the driveways and have both inlet and outlet protection. All disturbed areas on the site will be permanently stabilized with grass. 6.0 SOIL DESCRIPTION The site consists of two (2) basic soil types. The majority of the soil is the Roanoke silt loam (RoA), which has zero to two percent (0-2%) slopes and a hydrologic rating of "D." The other soil type is the Cape Fear silt loam (CfA). It also consists of a zero to two percent (0-2%) slope, but has a slightly better hydrologic rating of "C/D." The water table on the proposed sites varies from zero (0") to six inches (6") below grade. For additional information, reference the Soils Report found in Exhibit No. 8. 7.0 DESIGN APPROACH The North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual along with the Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual were referenced for design requirements, regulations and standards for this project. To adhere to these manuals, the USDA TR-20 Method, Urban Hydrology for small watersheds, was followed by using Hydro CAD® Version 7.10. Hydro CAD® is a Computer Aided Design program for modeling the hydrology and hydraulics of stormwater runoff. Additional calculations were performed using Microsoft® Excel. 06-6483-SC06/447 5- Booth ®December 2008 �`r�i�.SSOC18.tPS 8.0 APPLIED PRACTICES During the design procedure, careful attention was placed on the site location and minimizing the effects of disturbance on the pre -developed area. The project's impervious area is approximately forty-three percent (43%) of the total area of the property classifying it a High Density project. Our design incorporates a grass -lined channel diverting flow into a wet detention basin to collect the substation's stormwater runoff. The substation site is not contributing to SA waters and therefore is only required to control a one and one-half inch (1 %2") rainfall event. The basin has a riser -barrel and emergency spillway weir that release the 2, 10, and 100 — Year Storms at a controlled rate into a grass -lined channel that buffers the stormwater before it reaches the existing ditch. The existing ditches were modeled as full in the calculations. An eighteen inch (18") Class V (RCP) culvert will be installed under the access drives. Both inlet and outlet protection will be placed at each culvert. All portions of the disturbed site will be permanently stabilized with grass. The final design provides an electrical substation design that not only protects the equipment, but more importantly protects the environment and general public from harm. 06-6483-SC06/447 -6- Booth ®December 2008 fy S C18tPS Albemarle EMC Date: 11/26/2008 South Mills Substation Run By: BDM Erosion and Sediment Control Page : 1 of 1 Wet Detention Basin Calculation Total Property Area (TPA) = 3.24 Acres Drainage Area (DA) : 1.96 Acres Impervious Area (IA) : 1.39 Acres Percent Impervious, (1) = 43 % Pond Desian Criteria: Permanent Pool Elevation : 9.0 Ft. Design Storm (DS) : 1.5 In. Permanent Pool Length (L) : 63 to 142 Ft. Total Suspended Solids (TSS) : .85 % Permanent Pool Width (W) : 86 Ft. Note : If TSS = 90%, No Vegetated r er s equired Permanent Pool Depth.(D) : 3 Ft. Minimum Reauired Surface Area At Permanent Pool: (Refer to Surface Area to Drainage Area Ratio Table 10-2) Surface Area to Drainage Area Ratio : SA/DA = 3.58 % Required Permanent Pool Surface Area (RPPSA) : SAIDA x DA = ! 3057 Sq. Ft Actual Permanent Pool Surface Area (PPSA) ` 9104 Sq. Ft. (PPSA > RPPSA) Actual Permanent Pool Volume (PPV) : 11976 Cu. Ft. Minimum Required Temporary Pool Area & Volume (Simple Method by Tom Schuler) Runoff Coefficient (Rv) : 0.05 + 0.009 x I = 0.44 r Required Temporary Pool Volume (RTPV) : DS x Rv x DA = 4654 Cu. Ft. Curve Number (CN) : 91 Potential Maximum Retention (S) : 1000/CN - 10 = 0.99 In. Runoff Depth (Q') : (P - 0.2S)2/(P + 0.8S) = 0.74 In. Minimum Depth of Temporary Pool : 0.51 Ft. Actual Depth of Temporary Pool : 1.0 Ft. Temporary Pool Elevation : 10.0 Actual Temporary Pool Surface Area (TPSA) : 13171 Sq. Ft. Actual Temporary Pool Volume (TPV) : 11138 Cu. Ft. Minimum Reauired Forebay Area & Volume: Required Forebay Volume (RFV) : 20%.x PPV = 2395 Cu. Ft. Acutal Forebay Length : 30.00 Ft. Actual Forebay Surface Area (FSA) : 3000 Sq. Ft. Actual Forebay Volume (FV) : 2408 Cu. Ft. (TPV > RTPV) (FV > RFV) Orifice Sizing : Required Flowrate for a 2 Day Drawdown (RF2) : TPV / 172800 seconds = 0.0645 Cfs Required Flowrate for a 5 Day Drawdown (kF5) : TPV / 432000 seconds = 0.0258 Cfs Orifice Diameter: 1.5 In. - Average Head (h) = 0.47 Ft. Actual Flowrate (AF) : Co'A'SQRT[2'g`h] = 0.0405 Cfs (RF2 < AF < RF5) Copyright 2008 Booth & Associates, Inc. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM 401 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FORM WET DETENTION BASIN SUPPLEMENT This form must be filled out, printed and submitted. )quired Items Checklist (Part III) must be printed, filled out and submitted along with all of the required inforr Project name Albemarle EMC - South Mills Substation Contact person Bryan D. Maness, PE Phone number (919) 851-8770 Date 11/26/2008 Drainage area number 1,2and 3 Site Characteristics Drainage area 1.96 ft2 Impervious area 1.39 ft2 % impervious 43 % Design rainfall depth 1.50 in Storage Volume: Non -SR Waters Minimum volume required 4,654 ft3 Volume provided 11,138 ft3 Storage Volume: SR Waters 1-yr, 24-hr runoff depth N/A in Pre -development 1-yr, 24-hr runoff N/A ft3 Post -development 1-yr, 24-hr runoff N/A ft3 Minimum volume required N/A ft3 Volume provided N/A ft3 Peak Flow Calculations 1-yr, 24-hr rainfall depth 2.75 in Rational C, pre -development 0.15 (unitless) Rational C, post -development 0.80 (unitless) Rainfall intensity: 1-yr, 24-hrstorm 0.30 in/hr Pre -development 1-yr, 24-hr peak flow 1.86 ft3/sec Post -development 1-yr, 24-hr peak flow 0.00 ft3/sec Pre/Post 1-yr, 24-hr peak flow control -1.86 ft3/sec Basin Elevations Basin bottom elevation 6.00 ft Sediment cleanout elevation 6.50 ft Bottom of shelf elevation 8.00 ft Permanent pool elevation 9.00 ft SHWT elevation 9.00 ft Top of shelf elevation 9.50 ft Temporary pool elevation 10.00 ft Volume and Surface Area Calculations SA/DA ratio 3.58 (unitless) Surface area at the bottom of shelf 3,485 ft2 Volume at the bottom of shelf 5,682 ft3 Permanent pool, surface area required 3,057 ft2 Permanent pool, surface area provided 9,104 ft2 Permanent pool volume 11,976 ft3 Average depth for SA/DA tables 3.00 ft Surface area at the top of shelf 9,759 It Volume at the top of shelf 16,692 ff3 Forebay volume 2408 ft' Forebay % of permanent pool volume 20 % Temporary pool, surface area provided 13171 ft2 Drawdown Calculations Treatment volume drawdown time 3.86 days Treatment volume discharge rate 0.04 ft3/s Pre -development 1-yr, 24-hr discharge 1.86 ft3/s Post -development 1-yr, 24-hr discharge 0.00 ft3/s Additional Information Diameter of orifice 1.5 in Design TSS removal 85 % Basin side slopes 3.00 :1 Vegetated shelf slope 6.5 to 20 :1 Vegetated shelf width 23.25 It Length of flowpath to width ratio 2.50 :1 Length to width ratio 2.50 :1 Trash rack for overflow & orifice? Y (Y or N) Freeboard provided 1.00 It Vegetated filter provided? Y (Y or N) Recorded drainage easement provided? N (Y or N) Capures all runoff at ultimate build -out? Y (Y or N) Drain mechanism for maintenance or Gravity Drain Not Possible; Use A Pump emergencies III.?REt1UIRED ITER%CHECKLIST. Please indicate the page or plan sheet numbers where the supporting documentation can be found. An incomplete submittal package will result in a request for additional information. This will delay final review and approval of the project. Initial in the space provided to indicate the following design requirements have been met. If the applicant has designated an agent, the agent may initial below. If a requirement has not been met, attach justification. Pagel Plan Initials Sheet No. BDM SMt 1. Plans (V - 50' or larger) of the entire site showing: BDn - Design at ultimate build -out, - Off -site drainage (if applicable), - Delineated drainage basins (include Rational C coefficient per basin), - Basin dimensions, - Pretreatment system, - High flow bypass system, - Maintenance access, - Proposed drainage easement and public right of way (ROVE, - Overflow device, and - Boundaries of drainage easement. BDM GR3 2. Partial plan (1" = 30' or larger) and details for the wet detention basin shouting: 8uM Outlet structure with trash rack or similar, Maintenance access, Permanent pool dimensions, Forebay and main pond with hardened emergency spillway, Basin cross-section, - Vegetation specification for planting shelf, and - Filter strip. N/A NIA 3. Section view of the dry detention basin (1" = 20' or larger) showing: BDM Side slopes, 3:1 or lower, Pretreatment and treatment areas, and Inlet and outlet structures. BDM GR1 4. If the basin is used for sediment and erosion control during construction, clean out of the basin is specified &DM on the plans prior to use as a wet detention basin. BDM Calculations 5. A table of elevations, areas, incremental volumes & accumulated volumes for overall pond and for Forebay, BDM to verify volume provided. BDM GR1 6. A construction sequence that shows how the wet detention basin will be protected from sediment until the EWA entire drainage area is stabilized. BDM Book 7. The supporting calculations. UJ4 BDM Enclosed 8. A copy of the signed and notarized operation and maintenance (0&M) agreement. BDM BDM UH NIA 9. A copy of the deed restrictions (if required). BDM To Be 10. A soils report that is based upon an actual field investigation, soil borings, and infiltration tests. County DDNt Provided soil maps are not an acceptable source of soils information. 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): ® doesF1 does not incorporate a vegetated filter at the outlet. This system (check one): ❑ does E 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. 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 the roblem: The entire BMP Trash/debris is present. Remove the trash/debris. The perimeter of the wet detention basin Areas of bare soil and/or erosive gullies have formed. Regrade the soil if necessary to 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 long. Maintain vegetation at a height of approximatel six inches. Form SW401-Wet Detention Basin O&M-Rev.4 Page I of 4 Permit Number: (to be provided by DWQ) Drainage Area Number: BMP element: Potentialproblem: How I will remediate theproblem: The inlet device: pipe or swale The pipe is clogged. Unclog the pipe. Dispose of the sediment off -site. The pipe is cracked or Replace the pipe. otherwise damaged. Erosion is occurring in the swale. Regrade the swale if necessary to 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 original design depth for sediment and remedy the problem if 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 original design sediment sediment and remedy the problem if 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 Eowth. Cattails, phragmites or other Remove the plants by wiping them invasive plants cover 50% of the basin surface. with pesticide (do not spray). Form SW401-Wet Detention Basin O&M-Rev.4 Page 2 of 4 Permit Number: (to be provided by DWQ) Drainage Area Number: BMP element: Potentialproblem: How I will remediate theproblem: 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 9__5 feet in the main pond, the sediment shall be removed. When the permanent pool depth reads 9__5 feet in the forebay, the sediment shall be removed. Sediment Removal Bottom BASIN DIAGRAM ill in the blanks) Permanent Pool Elevation 9' 6_5' I PeM anen Pool + Volume Sediment Removal Elevation 6.5' 6' -ft Min. - ---------------------------------------- Sediment Bottom Elevation 6' Storage FOREBAY MAIN POND 1-ft Storage Form SW401-Wet Detention Basin O&M-Rev.4 Page 3 of 4 Permit Number: be provided by DWQ) acknowledge and agree by my signature below that I am responsible for the performance of the maintenance procedures listed above. I agree to notify DWQ of any problems with the system or prior to any changes to the system or responsible party. Project name:Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation - South Mills 115 to 15 x 25 kV Substation BMP drainage area number: 1 (Includes DA-1, DA-2 and DA-3 from Dwg DA2 of 2 Print name: Mr. Bradley V. Furr Title: Executive VP and General Manager Address: P.O. Box 69, 159 Creek Drive, Hertford NC 27944 Phone: (252)426-5735 Signature: Date: Note: The legally responsible party should not be a homeowners association unless more than 50% of the lots have been sold and a resident of the subdivision has been named the president. a Notary Public for the State of County of , do hereby certify that personally appeared before me this day of , and acknowledge the due execution of the forgoing wet detention basin maintenance requirements. Witness my hand and official seal, SEAL My commission Form SW401-Wet Detention Basin O&M-Rev.4 Page 4 of 4 NCDENR Stormwater BMP Manual 1 10. Wet Detention Basin Revised 09-28-07 3:T3iVz" .19Deseserlphon A` we detention brim i8 a stoimwater management'facility thatincludes a permanent pool of water.:for reuioding`pollutan__tsand additional capacity'above°thepermarieiit'pooi4rir ,etauung. , , stormwater,runoff. Regulatory'Gredits Feast6ility Constderatton5 ' Ao/lutkntRemaupl:;� , 85% Totalkuspended Solids Med Large Land Requirement,' 25% TotabNitrogen Med,, CostofConstruction A0/ Total`Phosphorus ., Med.: MaintenanceBurden,. Water Quantity Med Lazge` TreatableDrainage BasinSize yes P eak•Runoff Attenuation Med Possi61e Site Constraints no Runoff 'WiLm,e Rediiction Med ,Community Acceptafice . Advantages Dis1. advantages — Can be aesthetically pleasing and caribe - Sgmetirnes create probleaks such as sited in both low- and.high visibility areas. n isance odors, algae blooms, and - Can provide: wildlife habitat and a. focal .. robing debns:when not properly point for recreation Provides good: -water quantity control ior maintained —. Local regulations may impose ;educing the frequency of flooding events" ' unappealing f.eatures;such as fencing kl}at cause,bank erosign: - around basins to'reddce safety hazards ' My a[tact e'lCcessroe�waterfowl ;which' _ can be a tiuisance and can increase fecal coliform4 eveL9 May coptiibute toithermal pollutioii so may not.be apprppriate inaareas where :. - .._.., , .... ..,_.•.. _. _:., ..,.. sepslflv,e uatj---c species live. Wet Detention Basin 10-1 July 2007 NCDENR Stormwater BMP Manual Chapter Revised 09-28-07 t 10.1. General Characteristics and Purpose In wet detention basins, a permanent pool of standing water is maintained by the riser — the elevated outlet of the wet detention basin (see Figure 10-1). Water in the permanent pool mixes with and dilutes the initial runoff from storm events. Wet detention basins fill with stormwater and release most of the mixed flow over a period of a few days, slow]), returning the basin to its normal depth. Runoff generated during the early phases of a storm usually has the highest concentrations of sediment and dissolved pollutants. Because a wet detention basin dilutes and settles pollutants in the initial runoff, the concentration of pollutants in the runoff released downstream is reduced. Following storm events, pollutants are removed from water retained in the wet detention basin. Two mechanisms that remove pollutants in wet detention basins include settling of suspended particulates and biological uptake, or consumption of pollutants by plants, algae, and bacteria in the water. However, if the basin is not adequately maintained (e.g., by periodic excavation of the captured sediment), storm flows may re -suspend sediments and deliver them to the stream. Figure 10-1 Permanent Pool of Water in Wet Detention Basin Wet Detention Basin 10-3 July 2007 NCDENR Stormwater BMP Manual Chapter Revised 09-25-07 Figure 10-2b Basic Wet Detention Basin Elements: Cross -Section Outlet above 10.2. Meeting Regulatory Requirements vegetated' Side slope North Carolina rules require that a wet detention basin must be designed by a licensed professional. Further, the designer must subsequently.certify that he inspected the facility during construction, that the BMP was built in accordance with the approved . plans, and that the system complies with the requirements of the rules. To obtain a permit to construct a wet detention basin in North Carolina, the wet detention basin must meet all of the regulation -based Major Design Elements listed in the beginning of this section. To receive the pollutant removal rates listed in the front of this section, the wet detention basin engineering design must, at a minimum, meet all of the Major Design Elements listed in the beginning of this section. Additional regulation -based requirements, and additional good engineering practice requirements, may be required by DWQ: Pollutant Removal Rates Standard pollutant rates are provided in Table 4-2 in Section 4.0. Construction of a wet detention basin also passively lowers nutrient loading since it is counted as pervious surface when calculating nutrient loading. Further enhancing the passive reduction of Wet Detention Basin 10-5 July 2007 NCDRNR Stormvvater BMP Manual Chapter Revised 09-29-07 10.3.2. Siting Issues Because large storage volumes are needed to achieve extended detention times, wet detention basins require larger land areas than many other BMPs. Wet detention basins may not be suitable for projects with very limited available land. Permanent retaining walls may be used to obtain the required design volumes while reducing the footprint that would otherwise be required for earthen construction. Retaining walls utilized to contain the permanent pool must not reduce the required 10' width of the vegetated shelf, and must not extend to a top elevation above the lowest point of the vegetated shelf. Retaining walls utilized to contain the temporary pool must not reduce the required 10' width of the vegetated shelf, and must not be in contact with the stormwater stored up to the temporary pool elevation. Two retaining walls may be used, as shown in Figure 10-3. Or, the design may be altered to contain only one of the two shown. Wet detention basins may not be constructed on intermittent streams, on perennial streams, or in jurisdictional wetlands. Large wet detention basins that include a wetland fringe and are abandoned in place without first being drained and regraded may be regulated as wetlands under the provisions of Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act. Further, DWQ will require an engineering demonstration that the installation of a wet detention basin adjacent to wetlands will not produce adverse affects on the wetlands water level. The use of stormwater wet detention basins discharging to cold -water streams capable of supporting trout may be prohibited. Stormwater wet detention basins located in such watersheds should be augmented with engineering measures to significantly reduce or eliminate thermal impacts. Figure 10-3 Alternative Wet Pond Design: Retaining Wall Option Wet Detention Basin 10-7 July 2007 NCDENR Stormwater BMP Manual Chapter Revised 09-28-07 Table 10-1 Surface Area to Drainage Area Ratio for Permanent Pool Sizing to Achieve 85 Percent TSS Pollutant Removal Efficiency in the Mountain and Piedmont Regions, Adapted from Driscoll,1986 Percent Impervious Cover 3.0 4.0 Permanent Pool Average Depth (ft) 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10% 0.59 0.49 0.43 0.35 0.31 0.29 0.26 20% 0.97 0.79 0.70 0.59 0.51 0.46 0.44 30% 1.34 1.08 0.97 0.83 0.70 0.64 0.62 40 % 1.73 1.43 1.25 1.05 0.90 0.82 0.77 50% 2.06 1.73 1.50 1.30 1.09 1.00 0.92 60% 2.40 2.03 1.71 1.51 1.29 1.18 1.10 70% 2.88 2.40 2.07 1.79 1.54 1.35 1.26 80% 3.36 2.78 2.38 2.10 1.86 1.60 1.42 90% 3.74 3.10 2.66 2.34 211 1.83 1.67 Table 10-2 Surface Area to Drainage Area Ratio for Permanent Pool Sizing to Achieve 85 Percent TSS . Pollutant Removal Efficiency in the Coastal Re 'on, Adapted from Driscoll,1986 Percent Permanent Pool Average Depth (ft) Impervious Cover 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5' 10% 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 20% 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 30% 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.0 0.9 40% 3.4 3.0 26 2.4 2.1 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.1 1.0 .50% 4.2 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.5 1.3 60% 5.0 4.5 3.8 3.5 3.2 2.9 2.6 2.3 2.0 1.6 70% 6.0 5.2 4.5 4.1 3.7 3.3- 2.9 2.5 2.1 1.8 80% 6.8 6.0 5.2 4.7 4.2 3.7 3.2 2.7 2.2 2.0 90% 7.5 6.5 5.8 5.3 4.8 4.3 3.8 3.3 2.8 1.3 100% 8.2 7.4 6.8 6.2 5.6 5.0 4.4 3.8 3.2 2.6 Table 10-3 Surface Area to Drainage Area Ratio for Permanent Pool Sizing to Achieve 90 Percent TSS Pollutant Removal F.fficienry in tha Mnantain and Piedmont Raoinnc_ AdnntPd frnm Drkor ll 19Rr Percent Impervious Cover 3.0 3.5 4.0 Permanent Pool Average Depth (ft) 4.5 5.0 5.5- 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 10% 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 20% 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7 30% 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.9 40% 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 50% 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5 60% 3.5 3.2 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.4 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.7 70% 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.1 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.4 2.2 2.1 2.0 2.0 1.9 80% 4.5 4.1 3.8 3.5 3.3 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.1 2.0 90% 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.8 3.5 3.3 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 Wet Detention Basin 10-9 July 2007 y NCDENR Stormwater BMP Manual Chapter Revised 09-28-07 l 10.3.5. Temporary Storage Volume In addition to the permanent pool volume, the basin must also have temporary pool storage to provide volume control during storm events. This temporary pool storage volume is located above the permanent pool, and below the 1-foot minimum freeboard requirement. The required temporary pool volume must be calculated as specified in Section 3.3.1. 10.3.6. Sediment Accumulation North Carolina rules require that the wet detention basin shall be sized with an additional volume to account for sediment deposition between clean -out intervals (typically 5 to 15 years). DWQ requires that engineering designs for wet detention basins include at least one additional foot of depth for sediment storage in addition to the permanent pool volume. It is important that operation and maintenance agreements specify that the forebay and the wet pond be cleaned out as soon as the extra sediment storage depth is exhausted. A benchmark for sediment removal should be established to assure timely maintenance. Calculations for volumes and sediment accumulation are provided in Section 3.0. 10.3.7. Plant and Landscape Requirements The design of a wet detention basin is not complete without a detailed landscaping plan. The planting plan must be prepared by a qualified design professional licensed in North -. Carolina (see Chapter 6 for landscape plan requirements). The landscaping plan for a stormwater wet detention basin should provide specifications for the selection of vegetation, its installation, and the post -installation care for the vegetated shelf, the 3:1 side slopes, the vegetative filter strip, and the immediately surrounding areas. Wet detention basins should incorporate several diverse species of shallow water and shallow land [wetland] vegetation on the vegetated shelf. Sections 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 discuss the planting requirements for shallow water and shallow land areas. Table 9-1 contains a list of appropriate plant species. Diversity in species increases the robustness of the vegetated shelf by increasing the chances that some species will survive minor changes in the permanent pool water level. This vegetation enhances pollutant removal, protects the shoreline from erosion, and increases safety by discouraging people from entering the basin. A wide range of potential plant species is available for this purpose. On the tops of berms and on the exterior slopes of containment berms, maintain turf grass in access areas; Centipede grass is recommended. Well -maintained grass stabilizes the embankment, enhances access to the facility, and makes inspection and other maintenance much easier. Because many plants release phosphorus in the winter when they die off, wet detention ponds used for phosphorous control should be planted with broad -leaf evergreen trees and shrubs. Where trees and shrubs are part of the planting plan, they should be selected to maximize shading, primarily along the south, east, and west sides of the basin. This has i Wet Detention Basin 10-11 July 2007 NCDENR Stormwater BMP Manual Chapter Revised 09-28-07 Figure 104 Typical Submerged Orifice Outlet Configuration iu� nrrn Durable materials, such as reinforced concrete, are preferable to corrugated metal in most instances. The riser should be placed in or at the face of the embankment. By placing the riser close to the embankment, maintenance access is facilitated and flotation forces are reduced. The design engineer must present flotation force calculations for any outlet design subject to flotation forces. Outlets are described in greater detail in Section 5.0, Common BMP Design Elements. Emergency overflow spillways must be designed with hardened materials at the points where extreme conditions might compromise the integrity of the structure. Under most circumstances North Carolina rules require a vegetative filter strip on the discharge from a wet detention basin, along with a level spreader or other engineered device to ensure even, non -erosive distribution of the flow. Wet detention ponds designed for 85% TSS removal are required to discharge through a 30 foot vegetated filter to minimize erosion and to provide additional pollutant removal. There may be projects where it is difficult to construct a functional vegetated filter, and the outflow must discharge to the watercourse. In these instances, additional storage should be Wet Detention Basin 10-13 July 2007 ll NCDENR Stormwater BMP Manual Chapter Revised 09-28-07 t� l above. Riser openings must not permit unauthorized access. End walls above pipe outfalls greater than 48 inches in diameter should be fenced to prevent falls. 10.4 Construction Even moderate rainfall events during the construction of a wet detention basin can cause extensive damage to it. Protective measures should be employed both in the contributing drainage area, and at the wet detention basin itself. Temporary drainage or erosion control measures should be used to reduce the potential for damage to the wet detention basin before the site is stabilized. The control measures may include stabilizing the surface with erosion mats, sediment traps, and diversions. Vegetative cover and the emergency spillway also should be completed as quickly as possible during construction. The designer should address the potential for bedding erosion and catastrophic failure of any buried outlet conduit. A filter diaphragm and drain system should be provided along the barrel of the principal spillway to prevent piping. DWQ is aware of an evolution in standard practice, and of accumulated evidence suggesting that in most circumstances filter diaphragms are much superior to anti -seep collars in preventing piping. DWQ strongly prefers filter diaphragms to the older design anti -seep collar. If reinforced concrete pipe is used for the principal spillway, "O-ring' gaskets (ASTM C361) should be used to create watertight joints and should be inspected during - installation. 10.5. Maintenance 10.5.1 Common Maintenance Issues Please refer to Section 7.0, General BMP Maintenance; for information on types of maintenance, typical frequency, and specific maintenance tasks that are common to all BMPs. The following information is maintenance that is specific to wet detention basins. Specific items that require careful inspection for a wet detention basin include: evaluation of the aquatic environment, vegetation, and sediment build-up. A program of monitoring the aquatic environment of a permanent wet detention basin should be established. Items such as water clarity and algal growth should be monitored regularly. The vegetation located on the vegetated shelf must be properly maintained in order to achieve additional pollutant removal and in order to prevent bank erosion. Bare spots, weeds, and invasive species should be noted and remedied as soon as possible to prevent larger. problems. Although a regular grass maintenance program for the upland locations around the BMP will reduce weed intrusion, some weeds invariably will appear. Periodic weeding will therefore be necessary. Chemical application to control weeds should be carefully considered and monitored. Frequent maintenance activities such as removing debris and cutting grass will result in a facility that is both functional and attractive. Wet Detention Basin 10-15 July 2007 NCDENR Stormwater BMP Manual Chapter Revised 09-28-07 i Table 10-6 Sample Inspection and Maintenance Provisions for Wet Detention Basins BMP element: Potentialproblems: How to remediate theproblem: The entire BMP Trash/debris is present. Remove the trash/debris. . The perimeter of the wet detention basin Areas of bare soil and/or erosive gullies have formed. Regrade the soil if necessary to remove the gully, and then plant a ground cover and water until it is established. Provide lime and a one-time fertilizer applicadon. Vegetation is too short or too Maintain vegetation at a height of long. ap2roximately six inches. 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 lants rather than s ra in . Wet Detention Basin 10-17 July 2007 NCDENR Stormwater BMP Manual Chapter Revised 09-28-07 Figure 10-5: Example Clean Out Diagram 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 9.5 feet in the main pond, the sediment shall be removed. When the permanent pool depth reads 9.5 feet in the forebay, the sediment shall be removed. BASIN DIAGRAM oil in the blanks) V Permanent Pool Elevation 9' Sediment Removal El. 6. 5Pe manen Pool ------- ------ Volume Sediment Removal Elevation 6.5' Volume Bottom Elevation ' ft Min . ----------- ------------ ------- Sediment Bottom Elevation 6 ,t,1-ft at Storage - Sedimei Storage FOREBAY. AMAIN POND Wet Detention Basin 10-19 July 2007 USDA United States Department of Agriculture N RCS Natural Resources Conservation Service A product of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and other .Federal agencies, State agencies including the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local participants Custom Soil Resource Report for Camden County, North Carolina Albemarle - South Mills Custom Soil Resource Report Soil Map N Meters A 0 25 W 100 150 Feet 0 _ 100 200 400 600