Detention Pond Maintenance

What This Service Involves

Detention and retention ponds must hold their design volume and release at controlled rates to prevent downstream flooding and erosion. Our crews mow embankments, control invasive and woody vegetation, clear inlets and outlet control structures, and remove accumulated sediment. We inspect embankments and orifices for the conditions that trigger corrective maintenance under your stormwater manual. Findings are documented for annual facility reporting.

Benefits

Maintained storage volume and controlled release rates; embankment vegetation managed to prevent burrowing and woody intrusion; clear inlet and outlet structures; sediment removal that restores design capacity; documented inspections for annual reporting

Our Process

1) Inspect embankments, inlets, and outlet control structures; 2) Mow and remove woody or invasive vegetation; 3) Clear debris and remove accumulated sediment as needed; 4) Document conditions and corrective actions taken

What Affects the Cost

Pond size and embankment area; sediment volume requiring removal and disposal; woody vegetation and invasive pressure; outlet structure repairs; access for mowing and hauling equipment

Best Time of Year

Mowing and vegetation work occur in the dry summer months, while inlet and outlet inspections increase through the winter storm season.