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136 <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 — B — C <br /> 7,,� Dam------........._ <br /> ill . - . <br /> Baffle <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 /> N <br /> A .._....)__\,_.\/._______,-------" <br /> ""1"---Normal water level <br /> Sediment forebay <br /> B � High water level <br /> Shallow water Normal water level <br /> High water level — Normal water level <br /> C <br /> Deep water for fish, recreation, etc. <br /> DRAFT 2 June 1993 <br />