Why Retention Ponds are Important for Highways

It is important to your major roadways, cities, and structures that heavy rains and stormwater are properly managed and drained. In more susceptible flood areas on or around highway infrastructure, creating retention basins can be successful in reducing the risk of flood damage to roadways. Team Cam has the extensive knowledge and know-how necessary to keep your roadways safe and secure by building retention ponds.

Failure to restore flood-induced damages will certainly lead to a failed annual inspection, or even worse, a severe storm event could lead to catastrophic environmental damage.  Stormwater facility damage repair may range from just minor erosion solutions to projects that include large-scale remediation projects, such as a retention pond or basin.

What is a Retention Basin?

Retention basins are man-made ponds used to manage stormwater runoff – consequently helping to prevent flooding, erosion, and improve aesthetics. Though they have many practical uses, they are also viewed as amenities in developed areas such as parks or neighborhoods.

Why Have a Retention Basin?

When a large amount of rainfall occurs over a short period of time, flooding may happen. By creating a retention basin, the runoff water is controlled during the surge and is released slowly back into the environment to prevent flooding. These basins also collect suspended sediments, which are often found in high concentrations of stormwater due to upstream construction and sand application to roadways.

These ponds require minimal maintenance and upkeep. The grass must be mowed regularly, and trash and other debris need to be kept out of the basin to ensure proper drainage flow. If these basic care requirements are not met, it could result in flooding or erosion in the pond and commercial area.

Is Maintenance Required? 

These ponds require minimal maintenance and upkeep. The grass must be mowed regularly, and trash and other debris need to be kept out of the basin to ensure proper drainage flow. If these basic care requirements are not met, it could result in flooding or erosion in the pond and commercial area.

Quick Checklist

Make sure to monitor and properly maintain your Retention Basin with this quick checklist:

• Have routine inspections
  
• Manage vegetation by cutting grass and using little to no chemical compounds on native plants
  
• Clear out litter, trash, and debris
  
• Ensure fencing, pipes, and gates are functioning correctly
  
• Document any sitting water not inside the basin after rainfall
  

Team Cam is the company you can trust for quality work for state highways, and infrastructure projects including paving, milling, and utilities. Call us today at (443) 991-8059, for an evaluation if located in Maryland or the greater Baltimore/DC area.