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Best Management Practices

-Structural Measures –Level IA: FundamentalsEducation and Certification for Persons Involved in Land Disturbing Activities

Issued May 2009

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The Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control In Georgia

• Referred to as the Manual or Green Book• Chapter 6 of the Manual focuses on the standards and

specifications for planning, design and installation of erosion and sediment control measures.

Updates to the Manual can be found on GSWCC’s website at www.gaswcc.georgia.gov under

Programs Urban Lands New Updates to the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control

• Page includes newly approved practices, approved products list and other associated documents.

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Best Management Practices

Definition

• Vegetative measures & structural measures

• Properly designed, installed, & maintained in accordance with specification in the Manual for E&S Control

• Provide effective erosion prevention & sedimentation control

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Check Dam

Definition • A small temporary barrier constructed across a

swale, drainage ditch, or area of concentrated flow

Purpose• Reduce velocity• Filter sediment• Stabilize grade

Not to be used in a live stream

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Check Dam

Design Criteria

There is no formal design. The following standards shall be used:• Drainage area shall not exceed

• Two (2) acres for stone check dams• One (1) acre for hay bales

• Height - the center of the check dam must be at least 9 inches lower than outer edge. Height should be 2 feet maximum measured to center of check dam.

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Check DamDesign

How to Compute L:

L = Height of Cd / Slope as decimal

Graded 2”-10”

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Check Dam

Example problem Independence School – School Road Slope From Topo = 5% – 13%

Find length between check dams for

1. 5%

2. 10%

3. 13%

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Check Dam

Solution1. L = Height of Cd / Slope as Decimal

L = 2 ft. / 0.05 = 40 ft.

2. L = Height of Cd / Slope as Decimal L = 2 ft. / 0.10 = 20 ft.

3. L = Height of Cd / Slope as Decimal L = 2 ft. / 0.13 = 15 ft.

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Check Dam

Example

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Channel Stabilization

Definition• Improving, constructing, or stabilizing an open

channel or waterway

Purpose• Prevent erosion and sediment deposition• Provide adequate capacity for flood water,

drainage, or other water management practices

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Channel Stabilization

Design Criteria• Typical linings include vegetation, riprap, and

concrete• Lining selection depends on the velocities within

the channel• Vegetative lining shall be established using

erosion control blankets or matting or sod

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Channel StabilizationExample

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Construction Exit

Definition• Stone stabilized pad located at any point where

traffic will be leaving a construction site to enter a public right-of-way, street, alley, sidewalk or parking area.

Purpose• To reduce or eliminate the transport of mud from

construction area.

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Construction Exit

Design CriteriaNo formal design. The following standards shall be used:• Aggregate size – stone in accordance with National Stone

Association R-2 (1.5 to 3.5 inch stone)

• Pad thickness – gravel pad minimum thickness of 6 inches

• Pad width – minimum width should equal full width of all points of vehicular egress, but not less than 20 feet wide

• Pad length – minimum of 50 feet

• Washing - Wash tires if action of vehicles over gravel does not remove sediment. Divert tire washing to proper area

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Construction Road Stabilization

Definition• Travel way constructed as part of the construction

plan including access roads, subdivision roads, parking areas, and other on-site vehicle transportation routes

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Design Criteria

• 6” coarse aggregate applied immediately after grading

• Geotextile applied for additional stability

• Grades should be < 10% for slope lengths less than 200 ft

• Road Widths:• 14 ft for one-way traffic

• 20 ft for two-way traffic

• 24 ft for trailer traffic

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Geotextile underliner

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Stream Channel Diversion

Definition

• A temporary channel constructed to convey flow around a construction site while a permanent structure is being constructed within a streambed.

Purpose• To protect the stream channel from erosion and

allows work “in the dry”.

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Design Criteria

• Drainage areas < 1 square mile (640 acres)

• Bottom width shall be a minimum of 6 feet or equal to the bottom width of the existing streambed, whichever is greater

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Design Criteria

• Side slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1

• Table 6-12.1 gives channel linings and acceptable velocities. Note differences from channel stabilization.

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Stream Diversion Channel

Stream Diversion Channel Linings

Lining Material Acceptable Velocity

• Geotextile/ 0 - 2.5 fpspolyethylene

film or sod

• Geotextile alone 2.5 - 9.0 fps

• Type 1 Riprap & 9.0 - 13.0 fps Geotextile

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Diversion

Definition• A ridge of compacted soil, constructed above,

across, or below a slope to safely convey runoff to a stable outlet

Purpose• To reduce the erosion of steep or otherwise

highly erodible areas by reducing slope length, intercepting storm runoff and diverting it to a stable outlet at a non-erosive velocity

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Diversion

Design Criteria • Location determined by outlet conditions, topography,

land use, soil type, length of slope, seep planes, and the development layout

• A diversion consists of two components:• Ridge Design – have stable side slopes, no steeper

than 2:1 and minimum width of 4 ft at the design water elevation after settlement. Design shall allow 10% for settlement

• Channel Design – Land slope must be taken into consideration

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Diversion

Selection of design storm based on type of diversion

to be used Temporary 10-yr, 24-hr storm Permanent 25 or 50-yr, 24-hr storm

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Diversion

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Temporary Downdrain Structure

Definition• A temporary structure used to convey concentrated

storm water down the face of cut or fill slopes.

Purpose

• To safely conduct storm runoff from one elevation to another without causing slope erosion and allowing the establishment of vegetation on the slope.

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Design CriteriaThere is no formal design. The following standards shall be

used:• Placement – located on undisturbed soil or well

compacted fill• Diameter – provide sufficient capacity required to convey

the max runoff expected during the life of the drain• Sized according to its contributing drainage area

* 0.3 Ac = 10 in. * 0.5 Ac. = 12 in.

* 1.0 Ac. = 18 in.

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Commonly used in conjunction with Diversions (Di)

• Removed once the permanent storm water disposal system is installed and functioning

• Storm drain outlet protection (St), shall be placed at the downdrain outlet

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Permanent Downdrain Structure

Definition • A permanent structure used to safely convey

surface runoff from the top of the slope to the bottom of the slope

Purpose• Minimize erosion due to concentrated storm

runoff on cut of fill slopes

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Design Criteria

• May be constructed of concrete, pipe, pre-fabricated sectional conduit or other adequate materials

• Should be designed by professionals familiar with these structures

• All structures shall satisfy GDOT Standards and Specs

• Shall safely convey the 25-yr, 24-hr storm

• Outlets must be stabilized

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Filter Ring

Definition • A temporary stone barrier constructed at storm drain

inlets and pond outlets.

Purpose• Reduces flow velocities, preventing the failure of other

sediment control devices. Prevents sediment from leaving the site or entering drainage systems, prior to permanent stabilization.

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Filter Ring

Design CriteriaThere is no formal design. The following standards shall be used:

• Location- Shall surround all sides of the structure receiving runoff and should be placed no less than 4 ft. from the structure. When placed in front of a retrofit it should be placed no less than 8-10 ft. from the retrofit

• Stone Size – Constructed of stone no smaller than • 3-5 inches in diameter for inlets with diameters less than 12 inches• 10-15 inches in diameter for pipes with diameters greater than 12

inches

• Height – no less than two feet from grade

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Filter Ring

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Filter RingExample

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Definition• Gabions are large, multi-celled, welded wire or

rectangular wire mesh boxes, used in channel

revetments, retaining walls, abutments, check

dams, etc.

Purpose• Used to stabilize steep or highly erosive slopes

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Design Criteria

•Construction plans and drawings should be prepared by

professionals familiar with the use of gabions

•Should be securely “keyed” into the foundations and

abutment surfaces

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Gabion

Examples

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Grade Stabilization Structure

Definition • Structure used to stabilize the grade in natural or

artificial channels

Purpose• Prevent the formation or advancement of gullies

and reduce erosion and sediment pollution

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Grade Stabilization Structure

Design Criteria• Structures – designed in accordance with sound engineering

practices – can be constructed of concrete, rock, masonry, steel, aluminum, treated wood

• Types - straight drop, drop inlet, box inlet, chute spillway• Capacity – Conditions of adjacent areas is considered when

determining the storm frequency• Residences/commercial 100-yr, 24-hr

& recreation buildings

• Recreation & 25-yr, 24-hrlandscape areas

• Agricultural Land 25-yr, 24-hr

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Level Spreader

Definition• A storm flow outlet device constructed at zero

grade across the slope whereby concentrated runoff may be discharged onto stabilized ground and converted to sheet flow.

Purpose• To dissipate storm flow energy at the outlet by

converting storm runoff into sheet flow and to discharge it onto areas stabilized by existing vegetation without causing erosion.

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Level SpreaderDesign Criteria• Length – Determined by 10-yr, 24-hr storm

• Width – Minimum 6 feet

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Peak Q (cfs) Minimum Length (ft)

Up to 10 10

11 – 20 20

21 – 30 30

31 – 40 40

41 – 50 50

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Rock Filter Dam

Design CriteriaThere is no formal design. The following standards shall be used:

Drainage area - shall not exceed 50 acres

Height –should not be higher than the channel banks -center should be at least 6 inches lower than

outer edge

Slide slopes – shall be 2:1 or flatter

Location – as close to the source of sediment as possible

Stone size - determined by design criteria for Riprap

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Rd Rock Filter Dam

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Retaining Wall

Definition • A wall constructed of concrete masonry, reinforced

concrete cribbing, treated timbers, steel pilings, gabions, stone drywall, rock riprap, etc

Purpose• Used to stabilize cut or fill slopes where stable

slopes are not attainable without the use of wall

Design Criteria• Requires design specific to the site

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Retaining WallExample

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Retrofitting

Definition • A device or structure placed in front of a

permanent storm water detention pond outlet structure to serve as a temporary sediment filter

Purpose• Allows permanent storm water detention basins to

function as temporary sediment basins for LDAs

• Shall not be used in detention basins on live streams or DA >30 acres for Rt-P

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Perforated Half-Round Pipe with Stone Filter

• Should be used only in detention ponds with less than 30 acres total drainage area.

• Never to be used on exposed pipe end or winged headwall.

• Diameter of half-round pipe should be 1.5 times the diameter of the principal pipe outlet or wider than the greatest width of the concrete weir.

• Perforations and stone sizes are shown in Figure 6-19.1.

• Shall be fixed by specified means (bolts, etc) to concrete outlet structure.

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Slotted Board Dam with Stone

• Can be used in detention ponds with drainage areas up to 100 acres.

• Can be used with open end pipe outlets, winged headwalls, or concrete weir outlets.

• Should be installed with minimum size 4x4 inch posts.

• Boards should have 0.5-1.0 inch space between them.

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Retrofitting

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RetrofittingExample

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Sediment Barrier

Definition • Temporary structures typically constructed of silt

fence supported by steel or wood posts. Other types may include sandbags, straw bales, brush piles or other filtering material.

Purpose• Prevent sediment carried away by sheet flow from

leaving the site and entering natural drainage way.

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Silt Fence

Design Criteria• Shall not be installed across streams, ditches, waterways

or other concentrated flow areas• Structure and all accumulated sediment will be removed

as soon as project is permanently stabilized• Types

• Type A - 36” wide• Type B - 22” wide • Type C - 36” wide

• Wire reinforced, high flows and velocities

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Alternatives for Type – B and Type – C are available at www.gaswcc.georgia.gov

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Criteria for Silt Fence Placement

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Silt Fence• For stream buffers and other sensitive areas,

two rows of Type C silt fence or one row of Type C Silt Fence backed by hay bales shall be used

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Silt Fence

Example

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Mulch Berms

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Straw Bale Detail

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Detail of Type A

Silt Fence

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Silt Fence

Detail of Type B

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Silt FenceDetail of Type C

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Inlet Sediment Trap

Definition

• Temporary protective device formed around a storm drain drop inlet to trap sediment.

Purpose• To prevent sediment from leaving site or from

entering drainage systems prior to permanent stabilization of disturbed area.

• Should be installed around all storm drain drop inlets that receive runoff from disturbed areas.

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Excavated Inlet Sediment Trap

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Inlet Sediment Trap (Sd2-F)

• For inlets that drains a relatively flat area (slope

no greater than 5%) and shall not apply to inlets

receiving concentrated flows

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• For inlets receiving runoff with a higher volume or velocity

Inlet Sediment Trap (Sd2-B)

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Inlet Sediment Trap (Sd2-Bg)

• For inlets where heavy flows are expected and where an overflow capacity is necessary to prevent excessive ponding

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Inlet Sediment Trap (Sd2-G)

• For inlets where heavy concentrated flows are expected

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Inlet Sediment Trap (Sd2-P)• For inlets once pavement has been installed

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Temporary Sediment Basin

Definition • A basin created by excavation or the construction

of a barrier or dam across a concentrated flow area

• Consists of a dam, pipe outlet, and an emergency spillway

Purpose• To detain runoff waters and trap sediment from

erodible areas to protect properties and drainage ways

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Temporary Sediment Basin

Design CriteriaSize according to location, size of drainage area, soil type, and rainfall pattern

• Location – shall never be placed in live streams

• Volume – shall be 67 cubic yards per acre drained

• Surface Area

• Shape – Length to Width Ratio greater than 2:1

• Spillways – Principal and Auxiliary. Even if the principal spillway is designed to convey the peak rate of runoff from a 25-yr, 24-hr storm, an emergency spillway shall be present

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Baffles

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Baffle Detail

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• Examples

Temporary Sediment BasinSd3

Incorrect filter rock size

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Temporary Stream Crossing

Definition• Temporary structure installed across a flowing

stream or watercourse for use by construction equipment.

Purpose• Provides a means for construction vehicles to

cross streams or watercourses without moving sediment into streams, damaging the streambed or channel, or causing flooding.

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TO BE SHOWN ON THE ES&PC PLAN

1. Drainage area (ac), average slope of watershed (%), and stream flow rate at bankfull flow (cfs).

2. Detailed dimensions of components for the type of crossing to be used.

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Temporary Stream Crossing

• Example

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Storm Drain Outlet Protection

Design Criteria• Capacity • Tailwater Depth • Apron Length and Thickness• Apron Width• Bottom Grade• Side Slope• Alignment• Geotextile• Materials

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Outlet Protection

Example

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Surface RougheningDefinition • Providing a rough soil surface on the contour

Purpose• Aid in the establishment of vegetative cover with seed • Reduce runoff velocity and increase infiltration• Reduce erosion and provide for sediment trapping

Soil surface should not be roughened if slope is to be

stabilized with matting or blankets

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Surface RougheningDesign Criteria

Selection of an appropriate method of surface

roughening depends on the type of slope. Slope

steepness, mowing requirements and whether the

slope is formed by cutting or filling should be

considered when choosing one of the three methods

of achieving a roughened slope surface.• Stair-Step Grading• Grooving• Tracking

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Surface Roughening

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Tracking with bulldozer treads on clay soils is not recommended unless no alternatives are available.The soil surface is severely compacted and runoff is increased.

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Topsoiling

DEFINITION• Stripping off the more fertile top soil, storing it, then spreading it over the disturbed area after completion of construction activities.

PURPOSE• To provide a suitable soil medium for vegetative growth on areas where other measures will not produce or maintain a desirable stand.

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Conditions• This practice is recommended for sites of 2:1 or flatter slopes where:

1.The texture of the exposed subsoil or parent material is not suitable to produce adequate vegetative growth. 2. The soil material is so shallow that the rooting zone is not deep enough to support plants with continuing supplies of moisture and food. 3. The soil to be vegetated contains material toxic to plant growth.

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Vegetated Waterway

Definition• A waterway that is shaped or graded to required

dimensions and stabilized with vegetation.

Purpose• Dispose of stormwater runoff• Prevent erosion• Reduce Sedimentation

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Vegetative Waterway

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Clean-out Elevations

One-Half (1/2) Full Silt fence Check dams Rock filter dams Inlet sediment

traps

One-Third (1/3) Full Temporary

sediment basins Retrofitted

detention ponds

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Review• BMPs

• Required on LDAs by Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975

• Proper design, installation, and maintenance

• Vegetative Measures• Control erosion• Treat at source

• Structural Measures• Control sedimentation• Treat after erosion has begun