SEDIMENT BASIN BAFFLES

Definition

Sediment basin baffles are solid barriers, usually constructed of plywood and posts, that are installed in the basin bottom in order to maximize detention time of sediment laden runoff.

Purpose

Baffles are used to increase the effective flow length in situations where the length to width ratio of the basin is less than 2:1. Length is the distance between the inlet and the outlet.

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