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37 <br /> to bedrock is sufficient and that the soil type and other criteria are met. Where such sites exist <br /> the function of the pond can be enhanced by infiltration into the soil. <br /> High water level Normal water level <br /> Emergency spillway <br /> _A <br /> Dam <br /> '. • : : • • • • • 7.81.1114■ <br /> Baffle <br /> V <br /> Sediment forebay <br /> Riser <br /> Entrance channel Pier to allow fishing Barrel <br /> recreation, and other uses. <br /> Figure 1 : Illustration of a Typical Wet Detention Pond Showing the Various <br /> Components. <br /> Inlet channel High water level <br /> A <br /> Normal water level <br /> Sediment forebay <br /> B High water level <br /> or <br /> Shallow water Normal water level <br /> High water level� ',Normal water level <br /> Deep water for fish, recreation, etc. <br /> DRAFT 2 June 1993 <br />