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US 2020/0240129 A1Published application
Utilizing Debris Basins for Stormwater Retention
OwnerShahriar Eftekharzadehinventor
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Abstract
Utilizing debris basins for stormwater retention.
Claims3
A method for utilizing debris basins for stormwater retention, the method comprising:
- an open channel disposed to convey stormwater;
- a debris basin across said open channel comprising a dam equipped with an overflow spillway, at least one inlet structure upstream of said dam, and at least one outlet pipe;
- enclosure around and atop said inlet structure(s) disposed to prevent water from entering said structure(s) and inlet pipe(s);
- Means of removal of water retained from interior of said debris basin.
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A method for utilizing debris basins for stormwater retention, the method comprising:
- an open channel disposed to convey stormwater;
- a debris basin across said open channel comprising a dam equipped with an overflow spillway, at least one inlet structure upstream of said dam, and at least one outlet pipe;
- flow control device(s) fitted to said outlet pipe(s) disposed to exercise positive control over the flow of water in said outlet pipes including complete shutoff and fully unrestricted flow.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.