Infiltration of Storm Water in Piedmont Soils

EDI has monitored several sites to track long-term infiltration performance in sandy clay soils, as found throughout the Piedmont. This research was initially presented in the Jan/Feb 2009 issue of Storm Water magazine.

Plunge Pool Research, Charlotte NC

Surveys of 17 plunge pools were made to determine the physical dimensions. The dimensions were correlated with stormwater flow to yield design equations for sizing storm drain outlet plunge pools in the Carolina Piedmont.

The information posted below is for information purposes only. Any use for design criteria is at the risk of the user. More data is necessary to increase the sample size and correlation significance.

Practical Applications - Rea View Elementary, Union County NC

Estes Design's Plunge Pool Research was used to size plunge pools at two culvert crossings. The plunge pools dissipate stormwater energy, facilitate aquatic habitat connectivity, and provide outdoor learning experiences.