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detention basin [di′ten·chən ‚bā·sən] (civil engineering) A reservoir without control gates for storing water over brief periods of time until the stream has the capacity for ordinary flow plus released water; used for flood regulation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ``If a detention basin fills up with sediment, it can't reduce the flows of water as it is designed to do. The "Hill" is a joint project between the Flood Control District and the Parks Department that will create hilly terrain around a regional flood detention basin and make it a mountain biking park. Sweetwater was responsible for all site work including extensive clearing, drainage systems and detention basins. |
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